RCMP say man’s death near Carlyle may be result of vehicle-pedestrian collision

RCMP are investigating a possible hit-and-run after a man was found dead on White Bear First Nation.

RCMP are investigating a man’s death near Carlyle that may have been the result of a vehicle-pedestrian collision and are asking the public for tips.

Carlyle RCMP received a report of an injured person on Highway 9 on White Bear First Nation on Tuesday at around 11:55 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP said in an update on Thursday.

Officers, local fire and EMS responded to the scene, where a man was declared dead. He has been identified as a 23-year-old from White Bear First Nation and RCMP say his family has been notified.

Mounties say initial investigation suggests his death may have been the result of a vehicle-pedestrian collision but noted there was no vehicle located at the scene where he was found.

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Carlyle RCMP are asking the public to provide any dash cam or surveillance footage that may have been captured in the area late on June 30.

Anyone with information is asked to report it to police or anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

Caryle RCMP, a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist, Yorkton Forensic Identification Services and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service continue to investigate.

White Bear First Nation is located about 213 kilometres southeast of Regina and about 15 kilometres north of Carlyle.