Pedestrian killed in collision just south of Prince Albert: Sask. RCMP

The RCMP logo is seen in Surrey, B.C., Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Prince Albert RCMP were called to a serious collision Sunday night on Highway 11 near the junction with Highway 2.

According to an RCMP news release, police received several reports of a person in the middle of Highway 11’s southbound lane south of Prince Albert at around 9:15 p.m. Sunday.

A subsequent call reported that a pedestrian had been hit by an SUV on Highway 11 near the junction with Highway 2.

The pedestrian, identified as a 35-year-old woman from Patuanak, Sask., was declared dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for Parkland Ambulance Care said paramedics were called to the crash site at around 9:16 p.m. Sunday.

The 65-year-old woman driving the SUV, along with one female passenger, did not report any injuries to police.

The highway was closed for an undetermined amount of time - with detours put in place.

As of 12:49 p.m. Monday, the highway has been reopened.

Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstruction personnel continue to investigate the incident.