Pedestrian dead after highway crash near Wildwood, Alta.

A pedestrian has died after a collision on Highway 16 west of Edmonton.

Emergency crews were called to Highway 16 between Range Roads 91 and 94 at 9:50 PM Tuesday, where the pedestrian’s body was located.

The victim was taken to the medical examiner’s office in Edmonton, where officials are working to confirm their identity.

Anyone who was driving on Highway 16 between 9 and 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, especially anyone who saw a pedestrian on the road west of Wildwood, is asked to contact Evansburg RCMP at 780-727-4446.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The highway was closed for several hours due to a police investigation, but has now reopened.