Roughriders Captain Jayden Dalke Dies in Tragic Crash | Canada News

Tragedy struck the Saskatchewan Roughriders community as 30-year-old linebacker Jayden Dalke died in a head-on collision on Highway 11, along with the 22-year-old driver of the other vehicle. Dalke, who was driving the wrong way in the southbound lane, had alcohol and cannabis in his SUV — though no prior reports of a wrong-way driver existed in the area. The team is devastated, honoring Dalke as a joyful, passionate leader who won a Grey Cup and deeply loved his teammates. Autopsies and collision reconstruction are underway, with the Lumsden RCMP leading the probe. The Roughriders will continue their season, including a tribute game with Dalke’s initials on helmets, as they navigate grief while honoring his legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/321b2d556dacc34a