Fort Liard RCMP investigating fatal hit and run

August 10, 2026 - Fort Liard, Northwest Territories
From: Northwest Territories RCMP

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The Fort Liard RCMP is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, August 8th, 2026.

At approximately 11:55 p.m. on August 8th, Fort Liard RCMP received an initial report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Valley Main Street.

RCMP officers attended the scene, and located the victim, a 52-year-old man, deceased.

According to preliminary information, the victim was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene after the collision.

The Fort Liard RCMP started an investigation, with support from G Division Forensics Identification Services and Remote Piloted Aircraft System, and from British Columbia RCMP. The Northwest Territories Coroner Service is also assisting with this investigation. A search for the vehicle and driver, in collaboration with Northern Rockies RCMP and Fort Simpson RCMP, is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Fort Liard RCMP at 867-770-1111.

The Fort Liard RCMP would like to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim, and to the community of Fort Liard.

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