On August 17, 2020 at approximately 8:12 p.m., Yorkton RCMP responded to a report of an adult male pedestrian who had been struck by a train near Betts Avenue in the City of Yorkton, SK.
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Emergency Medical Services attended the scene and transported a 72-year-old male to hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. On August 18, 2020, Yorkton RCMP were informed that the male had passed away.
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Yorkton RCMP have concluded their investigation. The Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service continues its investigation.
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Yorkton RCMP would like to thank all community partners for their assistance with this investigation, including Yorkton Fire, Yorkton EMS, STARS Air Ambulance and the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service.
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No further updates will be provided at this time.