Months after a devastating crash during a charity motorcycle ride north of Edmonton claimed two lives, grieving families are still waiting for answers. They are questioning why charges have not yet been laid against the semi-truck driver involved in the collision.
“We just need closure. It’s been a long and painful wait,” said Cody Clemente, who was injured in the crash on August 31, 2024. The accident, which occurred near Sucker Creek First Nation on Highway 2, resulted in the deaths of Laurent Isadore, 38, from Driftpile First Nation, and his friend, 33-year-old Tyler Duboski from Edmonton.
The group of riders was participating in the Red Road to Healing bike run, a charity event aimed at raising awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness on Treaty 8 territory.
Clemente, who was airlifted from the scene with injuries to his head and hip, recounted the harrowing moments of the crash. “I was the first to see my younger brother gone. I couldn’t stop screaming,” he said, describing the unimaginable grief.
Isadore’s fiancée, Brenda Powder, was following the convoy in a separate vehicle and witnessed the tragedy unfold. On Friday, she led a small gathering outside the RCMP K Division headquarters in Edmonton, holding signs demanding justice for the victims. She also sang a song significant to her late partner, describing it as a source of strength and healing.
Despite reassurances from Alberta RCMP that charges against the semi-truck driver are pending, the families expressed frustration with the slow progress. They emphasized the emotional and financial toll the delay has caused, with some victims unable to finalize insurance claims due to the incomplete investigation.
“Every time we ask, we hear it’s just a few more days, but months have passed,” Clemente said.
The families remain committed to seeking accountability and closure. Powder described her approach as one rooted in love, saying, “We won’t lose hope, and we won’t stop seeking justice for Laurent and Tyler.”
RCMP acknowledged the complexities of the investigation and said updates would be provided once charges are officially sworn.
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