UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in single vehicle crash

Yellowknife RCMP continue to investigate a collision from this morning.

A 35-year old man has been confirmed as the pedestrian killed in the crash. He had been driving along Highway 3 when he stepped out of his vehicle moments before being struck by an on-coming truck. The man’s name was not provided.

The section of the highway, approximately mile marker 311, was closed briefly. It has since been re-opened.

The investigation is continuing. RCMP has confirmed that charges have not been laid.


Edit: Charges were not laid.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Water samples from two more NWT schools confirm elevated lead

A Monday message from the GNWT said water testing at more schools, this time in Acho Dene Koe and Sachs Harbour, “confirmed” lead levels above Canadian drinking water guidelines. Officials say testing at three other schools in Ndılǫ, Nahanni Butte and Tuktoyaktuk showed lead levels considered acceptable according to the guidelines. According to the latest reports,

Barren-land caribou face “unprecedented” threats in N.W.T.

NWT Species at Risk says the threats faced by barren-ground caribou are “unprecedented.” Their first ever progress report on the barren-ground caribou was released Thursday. The five year review includes eight distinct caribou herds from those in stark decline, like the Bathurst and those that appear to be increasing, like the Beverly herd. Some barren ground caribou herds listed in the report are more at risk than others, each having separate management plans.

Housing NWT completes construction on new duplex in Paulatuk

Housing NWT has completed construction on a new three-bedroom duplex in Paulatuk, adding two new social housing to the community, helping to replace homes which are reaching the end of their service life.  

‘Aprons in Action’ is Diabetes Canada’s new cooking challenge fundraiser

Diabetes Canada has launched a fundraising challenge, where your training ground is the kitchen — it’s a cooking challenge, not a 10K. With Aprons in Action, participants build confidence, cook healthy meals, raise funds, and compete for a chance to cook live with celebrity chefs on World Diabetes Day Nov. 14 in Toronto.

Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program payment increases come into effect

Changes to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program announced earlier this year by the Government of the Northwest Territories have now come into effect.