Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate fatal pedestrian collision – update

March 2, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta. – Wood Buffalo RCMP, with assistance from Wood Buffalo General Investigation Section, Forensic Identification Services, Alberta RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstruction and Alberta RCMP Digital Forensic Services, have completed the investigation into a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Nokohoo Drive in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, south of Fort McMurray on Nov. 14, 2025 and have laid criminal charges as a result.  

The driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old male youth resident of Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing charges:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death;
• Criminal negligence causing death;
• Failure to stop after accident resulting in death;
• Operate a motor vehicle without holding an operators licence; and 
• Drive uninsured motor vehicle on highway. 

The male youth has been released on an Undertaking and is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on Mar. 18, 2026.

A 39-year-old resident of Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is also facing charges:

• Criminal negligence causing death

The resident of Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, who cannot be named until an Information is sworn, was released on an Appearance Notice and is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on Mar. 18, 2026.

RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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. 

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