3-vehicle fatal crash east of Edmonton under investigation
Investigators probe the scene of a fatal 3-vehicle crash south of Sherwood Park and east of Edmonton Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 (CTV News Edmonton/Brandon Lynch).
Emergency crews responded to a fatal collision Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle, pickup truck, and car east of Edmonton in Strathcona County.
Firefighters, paramedics, and police responded to the crash around noon south of Sherwood Park on Highway 628, between range roads 231 and 232.
Both motorcycle riders were declared dead at the scene.
The highway was closed until around 6:45 p.m. as investigators probed the scene for a cause.
"Strathcona County RCMP send their condolences to the families and loved ones involved in this incident," police said in a statement.
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