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Pedestrian killed on Trans-Canada Highway west of Edmonton

A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run crash on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Edmonton.

Emergency crews were called to Highway 16 between Range Roads 91 and 94 at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday where the body of the pedestrian was located.

The victim was taken to the medical examiner’s office in Edmonton, where officials are working to confirm their identity.

Anyone who was travelling on Highway 16 between 9 and 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, especially anyone who saw a pedestrian on the road west of Wildwood is asked to contact Evansburg RCMP at 780-727-4446.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The highway was closed for several hours as police investigated, but has since reopened. 

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