Dalke, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision, which occurred over the weekend. The second victim, whose name has not been released, sustained fatal injuries in the same crash. Authorities described the incident as a two-vehicle wreck on a highway, with investigators focusing on Dalke’s direction of travel and the substances detected in his system.
The RCMP did not specify the exact location or the highway where the collision happened, but said the investigation remains ongoing and that charges have not yet been announced. The Riders organization publicly mourned the loss of Dalke, who joined the team as a linebacker and had become a familiar presence at training camps and practices in the weeks leading up to the incident.
Dalke’s death adds to the somber week for the Roughriders, who had been preparing for practices after news of his passing spread through the team’s facilities. The team has not released a public statement beyond expressing condolences to Dalke’s family and teammates. Officials said foul play is not suspected in the crash.
RCMP continue to review evidence collected from the scene, including vehicle data and toxicology results, to determine the sequence of events leading to the collision. They also noted that the investigation remains active as they seek to reconstruct the moments preceding the impact.
Dalke’s sudden loss has drawn responses from the Saskatchewan football community, with coaches, fellow players, and supporters paying tribute to his time with the Roughriders. The team previously announced the funeral arrangements were pending as family members prepare to honor his memory.