Teen Passenger Dies in Sherwood Park Freeway Collision |
Edmonton police investigate November 1 crash near 50 Street |
A 17-year-old passenger died following a collision on the Sherwood Park Freeway in Edmonton on November 1, 2026.
Edmonton police said officers were notified of the crash near 50 Street at approximately 10 a.m.
Police reported that an eastbound Ford Ranger, driven by another 17-year-old, lost control, crossed into the westbound lanes and was struck by an oncoming Nissan.
Emergency medical crews attended, but the passenger in the Ranger died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported to police.
The Ranger’s driver and the Nissan’s driver and passenger were taken to hospital as a precaution.
The EPS Major Collision Investigations Section is investigating.
In its November 1 release, police said speed and alcohol were not believed to be factors.
The release did not establish why the driver lost control.
Police expressed condolences to the young person’s loved ones and reminded motorists that winter road conditions can change quickly.
Anyone with information is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567, or #377 from a mobile phone.
Source: Edmonton Police Service, November 1, 2026.
Source: CTV News Edmonton. |
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RIP to that young person. Terrible way to start a Sunday morning for everyone involved.
The Sherwood Park Freeway is dangerous even in summer. Winter just makes it worse.
Two 17-year-olds in a truck on the freeway that early in the morning. Just heartbreaking.
Glad speed and alcohol weren't factors but then what happened? Black ice maybe?
That stretch near 50 Street gets icy so fast in November. I've nearly slid there myself.
So sad. That kid was only 17. Condolences to the family.