89-year-old man dies in single-vehicle crash on Sherwood Park Freeway in Edmonton

Incident details

An 89-year-old man died following a single-vehicle collision on the Sherwood Park Freeway in Edmonton on Saturday, early in the morning. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m. on the westbound Sherwood Park Freeway, just past 50 Street.

The driver was approaching the fork in the road where the freeway splits towards 82 Avenue or Argyll Road when his vehicle collided with the center dividing barrier.

Victim information

The driver, an 89-year-old man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene and transported the man to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigation updates

The major collision investigation section has taken charge of the investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary findings suggest that speed was not a contributing factor in the collision. Authorities continue to analyze other potential causes, including possible medical conditions or other external factors.

Call for witnesses

The RCMP is continuing its investigation and urges anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has information related to the incident to come forward. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the Faust RCMP detachment directly.

Legal resources

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