Man charged with impaired driving in fatal Fort McMurray crash

A Fort McMurray man has been charged with impaired driving in a January crash that killed a local man.

The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 63 and Airport Road the evening of Jan. 7.

The victim died at the scene.

Charges were announced against the 26-year-old on Tuesday after Mounties’ investigation was completed.

He faces five charges, most related to impaired and dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm, as well as forcible confinement.

He is due in court in Fort McMurray on March 23.