Clearwater RCMP report that shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, general duty and traffic services members of the detachment, plus members from Clearwater EHS (ambulance) responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a semi on Yellowhead Highway 5 near Birch Island/Lost Creek Rd.
Upon arrival on scene it was determined that the pedestrian, a 37-year-old adult male, had succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased is from the Clearwater area and his name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
A traffic analyst from Merritt attended the scene and assisted with the investigation. Preliminary investigation has determined the pedestrian crossed into the path of the southbound semi.
A statement was obtained from the driver of the semi and he was released from the scene. Speed was not a factor in this incident. The pedestrian was dressed in all dark clothing. The area in question did not have any highway illumination.
BC Coroner’s office attended the scene and took control of the body.
The incident is still under investigation.
