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By Jesse Gill

POLICE

Brooks RCMP seek assistance to investigate death of man on Trans Canada Highway near Tilley

Aug 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Mounties are investigating a death that happened on the Trans Canada Highway near Tilley early Monday morning.

On Aug. 25, 2025, at 4:10 a.m. Brooks RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 1, near Range Road 131.

Upon arrival, a damaged vehicle was located with the doors open and a deceased person was located on the side of the road.

Mounties said that initial investigation has determined that the deceased hit an animal and was checking his vehicle when he was hit by another vehicle. The vehicle which hit the man did not remain on scene.

The deceased was identified as a 30-year-old man from Andrew, Alta. RCMP send condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Mounties continue to investigate and believe the suspect vehicle is a grey or silver Volkswagen which will have damage to the drivers side.

RCMP is now seeking assistance from the public.

If you were in the area and saw anything, or have dash cam video from midnight to 4:30 a.m. at that location, the Brooks RCMP are asking you to call 403-794-4400.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can 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.

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Brooks RCMP had restricted traffic to one lane on the Trans Canada on Monday morning as they investigated.