Driver arrested after fatal Yellowknife collision on Friday afternoon

A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in downtown Yellowknife on Friday afternoon, RCMP say.

The collisionoccurred at around 5 p.m. on Friday, Yellowknife RCMP said in a Saturday news release.

The pedestrian, a 62-year-old woman, was taken to hospital, where she was later declared deceased.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested and is currently in custody, after a preliminary investigation found evidence the driver may have been intoxicated, police said.

The intersection of Franklin Avenueand 50th Street, where the accident occurred,remained closed until after 7 p.m. on Friday as police investigated.

The Northwest Territories Chief Coroner is currently investigating, police said.

RCMP have also asked anyone who might have photos or videos includingcellphone video, dashcam footage, or exterior security video footage ofthe area of 50thStreet and Franklin Avenue from around the time of the accident to share them with police.

The identity of the victimhas not been made public.