On September 16, 2024, a pickup truck pulling a trailer loaded with other vehicles went off the road into the Yukon River near the Lewes River Bridge. One male was able to exit the vehicle while the other male remained missing after the collision.
On October 7, 2024, the missing male was located deceased in the Yukon River. The Yukon Coroner's office is investigating and an autopsy has been ordered.
Whitehorse RCMP would like to thank Yukon Search and Rescue and Whitehorse Fire Department for their support during the sustained search efforts.
RCMP continue to conduct their investigation of the motor vehicle collision. For respect of the families involved and the integrity of the investigation, no further details will be released at this time.