On Jan. 3, 2020 Cochrane received a complaint of a fatal pedestrian hit and run collision on Morley Road in the Morley Town site. Upon arrival, police located a 40-year-old woman from Morley deceased. Soon after police arrival the individuals in the vehicle returned to the scene and approached police. A 19-year-old woman from Morley is charged with the following;
- Failure to stop after an accident causing death section 320.16(3) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of Stolen Property under $5000 section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
- Driving without a licence section 54(1)(a) of the Traffic Safety Act
- Driving without Insurance 51(a) of the Traffic Safety Act
The investigation into the cause of the collision continues; however, police believe speed played a roll, and further charges are pending. Alcohol was not a factor in this collision.
If you witnessed this collision, please call the Cochrane RCMP Detachment 403-851-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), online at www.p3TIPS.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.