UPDATE: Pedestrian in critical collision following collision on QEII (Blackfalds RCMP on scene of collision on QEII)

UPDATE:

RCMP continue to investigate the collision. Blackfalds and Innisfail RCMP are asking for the public to come forward with any vehicle dashboard footage. Dashboard video and images captured between 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Feb. 16, 2023 along the north bound lanes of QE II Highway at the 32 Street exit may aid in this investigation.

North bound travel along QE II from the 32 Street exit has reopened.

RCMP have apologized for the initial reporting that this matter was a fatal. The pedestrian was air lifted and remains in critical condition in Edmonton.

Original Post:

Blackfalds RCMP are currently on scene of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on the QEII Highway at the 32 Street exit. Northbound traffic on the QE II will be diverted while officers investigate the incident.

An additional release with further details is anticipated.