The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are requesting witnesses to a deadly hit and run that happened on the Alaska Highway near Watson Lake, Yukon.
On Saturday, August 15 th, at roughly 3: 30 p.m., a driver struck a pedestrian near the junction of the Alaska Highway and the South Klondike Highway. The driver repelled from the scene and has yet to be recognized. The victim was noticable dead at the scene.
The RCMP are asking anybody who might have seen the event or has any details about the driver included to get in touch with the regional detachment at (867) 667-5555
The highway was closed for numerous hours while detectives processed the scene. The RCMP continue to examine the event and are asking anybody with any info to please contact the regional detachment. Motorists are advised to constantly bear in mind pedestrians and bicyclists, and to drive with care.
The RCMP wish to reveal their inmost acknowledgements to the friends and family of the victim. This is a terrible occasion and the RCMP wish to make sure that justice is served.
The RCMP are dedicated to safeguarding the general public and avoiding more disaster on our roadways. If you have any info, please call the Watson Lake Detachment at (867) 667-5555 Any info, no matter how little, might be important to the examination.
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