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Woman faces charges in fatality

Wetaskiwin RCMP have arrested and charged a 22-year-old woman in relation to a single-vehicle rollover that killed two people and seriously injured four others last year.

Wetaskiwin RCMP have arrested and charged a 22-year-old woman in relation to a single-vehicle rollover that killed two people and seriously injured four others last year.

Cree Roan Omeasoo of Maskwacis was arrested and handed 19 charges on Wednesday, all related to an alleged drunk driving incident on Oct. 6.

RCMP say the vehicle she was driving lost control and flipped while southbound on Hwy 2A north of Millet.

Two people were declared dead on scene, two were taken to hospital with critical injuries and two others were treated for serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

Omeasoo was scheduled for her first court appearance on Thursday and remains in custody.