Mounties investigate fatal morning collision on Trans-Canada Highway
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on August 14, 2021.
Redcliff RCMP have started an investigation into a fatal collision after responding to a call at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. The fatal accident happened on the Trans-Canada Highway near Highway 524. A preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound car with two occupants clipped an eastbound pickup truck while overtaking it and causing the driver of the car to lose control. The car then rolled several times in the south ditch. The accident claimed the life of a 35-year-old Lloydminster woman and the 18-year-old male passenger from Brooks was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The 60-year-old lone male driver truck driver from Winnipeg was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Redcliff RCMP investigation is ongoing, however the name of the deceased will not be released and no further updates are anticipated. 7-6
