RCMP in Morinville, Alta., are investigating the death of a 31-year-old woman from the Alexander First Nation who was killed Thursday when she was struck by a pickup truck.
Police were called to Highway 642 between Range Road 271 and 272 just after 10 p.m. First responders tended to the woman, but she died on scene.
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Police said the occupants of the pickup truck that struck the pedestrian remained on scene and were not injured.
RCMP said a preliminary investigation has ruled out driver impairment as a factor in the accident.
The highway was closed for several hours while police investigated but has since reopened.
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