A dog was killed and two pedestrians injured when they were struck by a vehicle on Green Grove Drive that was participating in a Rock'n August event in St. Albert Thursday evening.
Two residents of Beaumont, 46 and 47 years old respectively, were struck by a 1934 Ford B40 sedan shortly before 6:30 p.m. The vehicle was taking part in the show and shine at the Fountain Tire Appreciation Night , according to "K" Division RCMP media officer Cpl. Troy Savinkoff.
He confirmed that a dog was also struck and died as a result of its injuries at the scene.
The pedestrians were brought to hospital, treated and released.
The 68-year male driver, a Millet resident, co-operated with police and was issued a violation for careless driving. Savinkoff said alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
“It was a low-speed collision, but the driver momentarily lost control,” he said.
A careless driving conviction carries six demerit points and a fine of $567 in Alberta.
Rock'n August president Rick Dory was still emotional when reached by phone early Friday afternoon, calling the incident “devastating.
“I have a hard time speaking about it,” he said. “That family’s lives changed in the blink of an eye.”
Dory said this is the first such tragedy in the history of Rock'n August, which has raised more than $1.4 million for diabetes research since 1996.
“Our hearts go out to the family.”
The remaining Rock'n August events will continue as scheduled this weekend.
