Canmore RCMP are seeking the public's assistance following a fatal collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Canmore early Monday morning. A 24-year-old man from Canmore was discovered deceased on the roadway, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Incident Details
Mounties responded to reports of a body on Highway 1 between exits 86 and 89 at approximately 12:23 a.m. on Monday. The initial call was made by a passing motorist who alerted police to the situation. Upon arrival, officers located the deceased individual at the scene.
Autopsy Results
An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary identified the victim as a 24-year-old Canmore man. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but the investigation is ongoing.
Appeal for Dash Cam Footage
Police are urging anyone who was traveling along that stretch of Highway 1 between 11:00 p.m. on May 10 and 1:00 a.m. on May 11 to check their dash cam footage. Any video or information related to the incident could be crucial to the investigation. Witnesses are asked to contact Canmore RCMP at 403-678-5519.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online through their website, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.
The RCMP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. No further details have been released at this time.
