A Penhold resident has been charged with manslaughter following a hit and run on Monday night.
On June 16, 2025, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run involving a pedestrian in a parking lot off Highway 2A in Blackfalds.
Emergency responders arrived on scene and provided medical assistance to the victim, who was transported by ambulance to hospital. He later died from his injuries.
The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Preston Arndt.
The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested in Red Deer following another motor vehicle collision.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has since taken over the investigation.
As a result, RCMP have charged 31-year-old Alan Navarreye of Penhold with manslaughter.
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