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Rimbey RCMP investigate fatality

On Feb. 7 Rimbey RCMP, Central Alberta Integrated Traffic Services and Emergency Services responded to a serious motor vehicle collision.

Rimbey, Alta. On Feb. 7, 2016 at approximately 6:11 p.m., Rimbey RCMP, Central Alberta Integrated Traffic Services andEmergency Services responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 20 and Township Road 442 north of Rimbey.

A northbound SUV was struck by an eastbound pick-up truck. The 51-year-old female driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 60-year-old male pick-up truck driver was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries where he was treated and released. Both were the lone occupants in their vehicle.

Victim Services Unit has been engaged to provide assistance to family.

Highway 20 was closed temporarily while the RCMP Collision Analyst conducted their investigation.

Rimbey RCMP along with a Collision Analyst continue to investigate this collision.