Speed and alcohol may have led to a deadly early morning crash in south Edmonton.
Police say just before 3 a.m. Saturday a car carrying three people lost control and struck a light pole on Rabbit Hill Road approaching MacTaggart Drive.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A 20-year-old man riding in the rear passenger seat was thrown from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
The 19-year-old driver and his 21-year-old male passenger were taken to hospital for precautionary measures.
- Woman dead after being hit by car in Toronto parking lot on Tuesday morning
- Fiery collision between car and Valley Line LRT sends 1 to hospital, shuts down overpass
- Toronto risks ‘collapse’ if cars flood streets during World Cup games: planning expert
- Alberta RCMP investigate after body discovered on Highway 1 near Canmore
Investigators are looking into how fast the vehicle was travelling and whether alcohol may have also been a factor.
Rabbit Hill Road was closed for several hours, but has since reopened.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.