UPDATE: Cochrane RCMP have laid charges in the fatal motor vehicle collision including a motorcyclist and an SUV last week.
The collision occurred on Highway 1A near Morley Road on Aug. 19 at approximately 7:30 p.m. As a result of the collision, RCMP stated 53-year-old Samantha Wylie, of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., was declared deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation, Kendra Bigstony, 33, of Morley has since charged with multiple charges including operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol causing death or bodily harm, failure to remain at the scene, and driving while suspended or disqualified.
"After a judicial hearing, Bigstony was released from custody on conditions and will be appearing in Cochrane Provincial court on Aug. 30, 2022, at 9 a.m," stated the press release.
The investigation continues and Cochrane RCMP are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision and/or who may have dash cam/video footage. If you have any information regarding this collision, please contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2211. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.\
ORIGINAL STORY:
A two-vehicle collision resulted in the death of a motorcyclist near Morley on Aug. 19.
According to a Cochrane RCMP press release, mounties responded to the call alongside fire and emergency services personnel around 7:30 p.m. on Highway 1A near Morley Road.
The release states the collision involved an SUV and a motorcycle.
"Investigation reveals that the SUV was travelling west oh Highway 1A when it crossed with yellow centre line and collided head-on with the motorcycle," it reads.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old female from Fort Saskatchewan, was declared deceased at the scene.
"The investigation into this collision continues. Our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," the release states.
An update will be provided when further information is available, according to RCMP.
