A head-on collision in Sturgeon County during which a motorcyclist was killed is below investigation, with police saying that impairment is believed to be an element.
Mounties and Navy Police responded round 6:10 p.m. Monday to the crash on Freeway 28 close to Township Street 544 or Sturgeon Street, simply west of Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
Based on police, a northbound SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound motorbike.
The motive force of the motorcycle, a 62-year-old lady, was taken to hospital with life-threatening accidents. She died in hospital.
The 37-year-old man behind the wheel of the SUV was being held in police custody for additional investigation, RCMP spokesperson Cst. Patrick Lambert advised CTV Information Edmonton Monday night time.
"Right now the RCMP stay on scene, whereas site visitors is being diverted east and west alongside Township Street 544, and south of the collision on the Anthony Henday," Mounties mentioned in a press release.
Lambert added that police anticipated the freeway to stay closed for a number of hours.
No additional info was out there.
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