It’s been more than three months since a crash east of Calgary claimed the life of a young woman.
Early in the investigation, drunk driving was suspected and Saturday, a man was finally charged.
RCMP confirmed charges have been laid in the tragic crash that killed 21-year-old Katherine ditto, a nursing student.
The crash happened just after 11 p.m. April 19 south of Langdon.
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Ditto was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition.
Scott Andrews, a 36-year-old from Langdon, has been charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.
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Ditto’s death left a huge impact on the community. Fundraising efforts brought in more than $16,000 for Katherine’s family in a short period of time.
She’s being remembered as having a fearless soul and sense of humour that will be forever missed.
No word yet on when Andrews’ expected to make his first court appearance.
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