Update as of Monday, July 2

On June 30, 2026, an arrest was made in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision that took place in Slave Lake on May 3, 2026.

Thanks to an arrest warrant obtained by Slave Lake RCMP, the Edmonton Police Service was able to arrest the suspect.

As a result of the investigation, Gonzalo Schulz (34), a resident of Edmonton, was charged with 2 counts of criminal negligence cause death and 2 counts of dangerous driving causing death. He was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake on July 22, 2026.

Slave Lake RCMP would like to thank the members of the public who came forward and provided footage and witness statements.

Update as of Monday, May 11

Slave Lake RCMP are seeking public assistance in this police investigation involving a double fatality that occurred as a result of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 2, near Hondo.

Further investigation revealed the involved dark blue Dodge Durango (2024) bearing British Columbia licence plate RF6628, had passed other vehicles along Highway 2. Multiple statements have been obtained.

At this time, Slave Lake RCMP are specifically reaching out to speak with the driver of a transport truck who was also passed by the involved dark blue Dodge Durango, just prior to the collision with the involved dark green SUV. Police are also seeking dash camera footage that may have recordings of this collision which occurred around 3 p.m., on May 3, 2026.

If you have any information regarding this specific collision above, you are asked to contact Slave Lake RCMP at 780-849-3045.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Update as of Tuesday, May 5

On May 3, at approximately 3 p.m., Slave Lake RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2, south of Slave Lake. The highway was closed for several hours.

Though the investigation is ongoing, preliminary information suggests that a vehicle crossed the double lines into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle, resulting in the death of those within.

A 58-year-old male and 62-year-old female, both residents of Slave Lake, were pronounced deceased on scene. Occupants of the other vehicle were transported by EMS with minor injuries.

Alberta RCMP sends their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.