Courtesy: RCMP
***correction*** Number of additional injured people adjusted from 6 to 4.
Sept. 1, 2024
Faust RCMP on scene of serious motor vehicle collision -correction
Sucker Creek, Alta. – On Aug. 31, 2024, at 11:42 a.m., Faust RCMP received a report of a serious collision involving several motorcycles on Highway 2 near Range Road 143. An off duty RCMP officer was already on scene assisting the injured as other emergency services personnel arrived. Multiple riders were injured and two were deceased. The deceased have been identified as a 38-year-old male resident of Drift Pile First Nation, Alta., and a 33-year-old resident of Edmonton Alta.. At least 4 additional riders with various levels of injury were taken to hospital.
Initial investigation reveals that the motorcycles riders were travelling in one large group when an oncoming semi truck crossed over the centerline striking the riders.
RCMP remained on scene for several hours conducting an investigation. Although the investigation continues alcohol impairment is not believed to be a factor.
RCMP send their condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.
