On February 29, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Maidstone RCMP received the report of a semi-truck versus pedestrian collision on Highway 16, two miles east of Lashburn, SK.
Two drivers were both standing outside their vehicles to exchange information after being involved in a rear-end motor vehicle collision, when a semi-truck attempted to swerve around the collision scene. The semi-truck struck both vehicles, including one of the drivers who was standing on the roadway.
A 35-year-old female victim, was transported to hospital in Lloydminster by Maidstone EMS and was airlifted to hospital in Edmonton on Sunday. The victim remains in critical condition. Officers received no reports of injury to any of the other individuals involved in the collision.
Saskatchewan Highway Patrol and Legacy Fire also attended the scene.
Visibility was near zero at the time of the report along with high winds and heavy snow.
No charges have been laid at this time as the investigation is still ongoing.
Maidstone RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance on scene and are looking for the owners of jackets and others belongings that were left behind. If you are the owners of these items, please call Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-4800.