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Flying Dust man killed in hit-and-run

Jul 24, 2016 | 9:47 AM

A man from the Flying Dust First Nation has been killed in what police say was a hit-and-run.

According to Meadow Lake RCMP, officers were called just before 5 a.m. Saturday, July 23, to an accident scene roughly 20 km east of the city on Matchee-Neeb Rd. A 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was not released. An autopsy has been scheduled.

Police believe the man was struck by a vehicle which did not remain at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The investigation was being assisted by members from the Battlefords and Saskatoon.