Two Hatters killed in head-on collision on Highway 3

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 22, 2023.

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Two Hatters have died in a head-on collision between a pick-up and a tractor trailer on Highway 3 near Seven Persons on Monday night, the Redcliff RCMP reported.

The crash happened at 8 p.m. on March 20, when RCMP say the eastbound passenger vehicle crossed the centre line and was struck by the westbound transport truck.

Two occupants of the Chevrolet pick-up, a 79-year-old man and 73-year-old woman, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Traffic was routed around the scene as collision reconstructionists and Mounties investigated, then the vehicles were removed.

The investigation is ongoing.

[Editors Note: This version of the article has been edited to correct initial information provided by the RCMP. The ages of the victims have now been confirmed by authorities.]

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