Identity of crosswalk crash victim released by coroner

Snow sculptures smashed Vandals destroyed or partially damaged eight snow sculptures this weekend at Shipyards Park. Whitehorse RCMP Const. Dean Hoogland said a concerned citizen called 911 Sunday at about 12:35 a.

The territory’s coroner has released the name of a Whitehorse pedestrian killed last week.

William Marvin Lagimodiere was hit by an SUV on Feb. 26 while crossing Fourth Avenue between Ray Street and Second Avenue.

The 69-year-old died later that day.

Police have said the driver was sober and is co-operating with officers.

The investigation is still active, RCMP Const. Dean Hoogland said Monday.

So far no charges have been recommended against the driver.

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