The RCMP logo is seen in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. A girl is dead and a man is facing drunk-driving charges after a crash in a Saskatchewan First Nation involving four pedestrians, including three children. RCMP say the crash took place Saturday afternoon on The Key First Nation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Canadian Press

Girl dies after crash involving four pedestrians on Saskatchewan First Nation

Aug 27, 2024 | 10:04 AM

A girl is dead and a man is facing drunk-driving charges after a crash on a Saskatchewan First Nation involving four pedestrians, including three children.

RCMP say the crash took place Saturday afternoon on The Key First Nation.

Police say a girl under the age of 12 died, while two other girls under 12 were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A man reported having non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say a 62-year-old man from Keeseekoose First Nation has been charged with five counts, including one of impaired driving causing death.

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The Key First Nation is 275 kilometres northeast of Regina.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 26, 2024.