A fatal collision on one of Alberta's busiest highways has left one person dead and another injured Wednesday morning, prompting a full-scale reconstruction investigation by RCMP.
The crash occurred at approximately 8 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) and Range Road 281, just east of Chestermere, a stretch of road that regularly sees heavy commuter and commercial traffic.
A 73-year-old male driver died from injuries sustained in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 19-year-old female driver of the second vehicle was transported by ambulance to a Calgary hospital, where she received treatment for injuries. Her current condition has not been disclosed.
Investigation Underway
Alberta RCMP received emergency calls reporting "a serious motor vehicle collision" shortly after 8 a.m. First responders and emergency medical services rushed to the location, but life-saving efforts for the senior driver proved unsuccessful.
The RCMP Collision Reconstruction team has been called in to determine the cause of the crash. Investigators will examine road conditions, vehicle damage, witness statements, and other factors to piece together exactly what led to the fatal incident.
The cause of the collision remains unknown at this time, and authorities have not released additional details about the vehicles involved or potential contributing factors.
For Alberta residents and commuters traveling Highway 1 in the Chestermere area, this tragedy serves as a stark reminder of road safety. If you witnessed this collision or have information that could assist the investigation, contact Alberta RCMP.
This report is based on information from Global Calgary.