Edmonton man dead after vehicle rollover near Drumheller

The RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

By Shergene Chiew

Posted April 18, 2025 12:02 pm.

An Edmonton man has been killed after a single-vehicle rollover.

RCMP and emergency crews responded to the crash that happened Wednesday around East Coulee and Dorothy, which is southeast of Drumheller.

Officers identified the driver as a 35-year-old man from Edmonton.

The rollover caused traffic to be slightly disrupted for several hours as officers investigated the scene, according to RCMP.

No other vehicles or people were involved in the collision.

The cause is still under investigation.

Officers ask anyone with more information to call them at 403-823-7590, or contact their local police. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, www.P3Tips.com or by through the P3 Tips app.

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