Whitehorse RCMP have arrested the driver of the vehicle that fatally struck a cyclist in Rabbit’s Foot Canyon on June 13.
The General Investigation Section of the RCMP made the arrest Tuesday.
Adam Lougheed, 41, of no fixed address, has been charged with driving while prohibited, dangerous driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene of a collision that caused death.
Lougheed appeared in court Tuesday and was held in custody.
Joe Morrison, a teacher at Holy Family Elementary School in Porter Creek, died as a result of the collision.
Officers worked tirelessly to gather evidence, interview witnesses and follow up on the tips provided by the public, police said today.
“We express our gratitude to the community for coming forward with their dash camera footage and for providing valuable tips,” said Cpl. Nancy Gagnon of the General Investigation Section.
“We also thank the businesses for their willingness to share security footage that significantly aided in the progress of the investigation.”
Lougheed has several pending charges in the Yukon, Alberta and British Columbia.
At the time of the hit-and-run death, Lougheed was bound by a court-ordered Canada Wide Driving Prohibition.
At the time of his arrest, he was in custody pending a bail hearing related to incidents in Whitehorse on June 18 and June 21.
On June 18, police responded to a report of a man who had been stabbed and had had his vehicle stolen. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He and the suspect were known to each other.
On June 21, a police officer sighted the stolen vehicle driving in Whitehorse. Police resources were deployed, including the Emergency Response Team and the Crime Reduction Unit.
Lougheed was arrested without incident, and the vehicle was recovered. He was charged with robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death, operating a motor vehicle while prohibited, and possession of property worth more than $5,000 obtained by crime.
“Again, Yukon RCMP extend our condolences to the family of the deceased, and our gratitude to the first responders, community members and witnesses on June 13, 2024 and throughout this investigation,” police said.
On Thursday evening, members of the local cycling community plan to ride through Rabbit’s Foot Canyon to honour Morrison’s memory.
As well, a white “ghost bike” will be installed near the scene of the fatal collision.
