ST. ALBERT, Alta — A motorcyclist is dead, and an SUV driver is in police custody after a head-on, two-vehicle collision on Highway 28 on Monday.
The Morinville RCMP remained at the scene Tuesday morning of the fatal collision that took place on Highway 28 at the intersection of Sturgeon Road, Township Road 544 at around 6 p.m. on May 23, according to a statement released by the RCMP.
A 62-year-old female motorcyclist died at the hospital as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision.
RCMP said a preliminary investigation suggests impaired driving may be a factor in the collision and a 37-year-old male SUV driver remains in police custody as the investigation continues.
On Monday at 6 p.m. Morinville RCMP received a report that a “northbound-travelling SUV made a U-turn and collided head-on with a northbound-travelling motorcycle.”
Morinville RCMP, along with the military police from the Edmonton Garrison and Emergency Medical Services responded to the collision.
The motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to an Edmonton area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The SUV driver was detained by police at the time of the incident.
RCMP said additional updates can be expected.
