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Fatal multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 11A west of Red Deer

Aug 6, 2017 | 9:55 AM

BLACKFALDS – RCMP along with Red Deer County and City of Red Deer emergency services were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision on highway 11A west of Red Deer at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Saturday.

A westbound vehicle collided with an eastbound vehicle nearly head-on.

A third vehicle travelling westbound was involved in the collision with less severe damage.

The occupants of all the vehicles were  treated for extensive injuries and rushed to Red Deer Regional Hospital.

A passenger in the eastbound vehicle passed away from injuries sustained in the collision.

Next of kin has been notified and identify of the deceased will not be released.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation by the Blackfalds RCMP.

Blackfalds RCMP are requesting anyone with information regarding this collision to contact them at 403-885-3300 or call your local police. 

(Gary McKinnon)