RCMP logo is shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
A 17-year-old boy from Dufresne has died after the SUV he was driving rolled into a ditch on Highway 405 near Lorette.
St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP received a report of the crash at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Sunday. The collision is believed to have happened sometime overnight but went unnoticed until daylight.
Officers who responded found the vehicle severely damaged. A search of the area led to the discovery of the driver still inside the SUV, concealed by the extent of the damage.
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP continue to investigate.
