Overview
- A head-on collision on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday, July 18, killed Saskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke, 30, and 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru after RCMP say Dalke was driving north in the southbound lane.
- RCMP reported alcohol and cannabis were found in Dalke’s SUV and have ordered autopsies, toxicology testing and a formal collision reconstruction that investigators say could take months to complete.
- The Roughriders canceled an initial practice when players were told of the crash, then resumed preparations and have planned pre-game tributes while working with the victims’ families on support and memorials.
- The team will play the Edmonton Elks on Thursday with roster updates including the return of Rolan Milligan and the Riders holding a 4-1 record against the Elks’ 5-1 start to the season.
- Because forensic results and the reconstruction are pending, officials say causation and any legal consequences remain unresolved and the investigation will guide next steps for families, the team and police.