Fatal Highway 3 collison claims life of 48-yr old male

A single motor vehicle collision on Highway 3, near Boundary Creek, claimed the life of a 48-year old male.

In the late hours of Sunday, May 31st, Yellowknife RCMP say they attended the fatal single motor vehicle collision and located a deceased male at the scene.

According to their release, around 3:30 A.m. RCMP received a call for service regarding a motor vehicle collision on Highway 3, near Boundary Creek, approximately 314.5 km.

On the scene of the crash, RCMP located a single motor vehicle and driver.

City of Yellowknife Fire Division Emergency Medical Services attended the scene; however, the 48-year-old male driver was deceased.

The Chief Coroner has ordered a post-mortem examination. RCMP are assisting NWT Coroner Services with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing, with no contributing factors identified at this time.

Mo Fahim
Mo Fahim
The Moose News Reporter, If you see any news in the making contact The Moose News Team at 100news.moosefm.com or call 867-920-2523

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