RCMP have slapped two men with street racing-related charges in a fatal crash north of Okotoks, Alta., in May that killed a 43-year-old man.
The collision happened on Highway 2A at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.
Okotoks RCMP allege a red motorcycle and a black Mercedes were racing and travelling at high speeds when the Mercedes collided with a southbound Toyota FJ Cruiser.
The collision killed the driver of FJ Cruiser, Daniel Tillapaugh of Okotoks.
Jody Sebryk, 45, of Okotoks, is facing several charges including impaired driving causing death, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and criminal negligence causing death while street racing.
Benjamin Legere, 25, of Okotoks, is facing several charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, and criminal negligence causing death while street racing.
“In this case it was quite an extensive investigation that was required ultimately to get to this point of criminal charges against the two individuals,” RCMP Cpl. Sabrina Clayton said Friday.
Clayton said investigators had to enlist help from other sections, including having blood analyzed by a toxicologist. Tips from the public also helped the investigation, she said.
“There were a number of witnesses that night that were obviously witness to the collision and the driving just prior to the collision, which ultimately helped paint the picture.”
Sebryk and Legere have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Okotoks Provincial Court on Sept. 29.