Spiritwood RCMP arrested an adult male in relation to the collision on September 9.

As a result of continued investigation, 33-year-old Richard Bear from Pelican Lake First Nation is charged with one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, Section 320.13(3), Criminal Code and one count, failure to stop after accident resulting in death, Section 320.16(3), Criminal Code.

He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on September 10, 2025.