On September 18, 2024 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Moosomin RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway #1, approximately 2 kilometers east of Wapella, SK.
Officers responded along with local fire and EMS. Investigation determined a semi and truck collided. The passenger in the truck was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as a 22-year-old female from Grand Prairie, AB. Her family has been notified.
The driver of the truck was transported to hospital by EMS with injuries described as non-life threatening.
The driver of the semi reported no physical injuries to police.
As a result of investigation, 21-year-old Zachory Taylor from Codette, SK is charged with:
- one count, operation while impaired of motor vehicle causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, operation while prohibited, Section 320.18, Criminal Code; and
- one count, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code.
Zachory Taylor was also arrested on outstanding warrants from Nipawin RCMP and Weyburn Police Service.
Zachory Taylor is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on September 23, 2024 (Information #90527573).
Moosomin RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist