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Alberta RCMP are on the hunt for a driver connected with a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian collision near Innisfail Thursday morning.
Shortly after 8 a.m., police were called to Highway 590 near Highway 805, about 20 kilometres east of Innisfail, where RCMP and EMS responders found a deceased male in the south ditch of Highway 590, RCMP said in a written statement.
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It is believed he was last seen alive around 6:30 a.m., walking westbound on the highway and was later struck by a vehicle going eastbound, police said. The pedestrian was seen dressed in black clothing.
The vehicle involved is thought to be a 2019 or older Chevrolet or GMC 2500 or 3500 HD pick-up truck, with damage to its passenger side, RCMP said.
Investigators are looking to speak with any drivers who were in the area of Thursday morning’s crash between 6:30 and 8:09 a.m. — specifically those who may have dashboard camera footage.
RCMP remained at the crash scene as of early Thursday afternoon.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
If you have information about this incident or those responsible, please call the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3341 or your local police. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
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