Serious Injury Highway Crash Near Monarch

MONARCH – On Friday (Dec. 23) at approximately 7:20 p.m., Coaldale RCMP responded to Highway 3 near Monarch, where an older pickup truck had lost control in the eastbound lanes.

It eventually rolled a number of times, coming to a rest on the centre median. There were three occupants in the vehicle.

A 26-year old female passenger from Lethbridge was ejected from the truck, while another 4-year old girl remained inside. The woman and young girl were transported by ambulance to Chinook Regional Hospital for treatment. 

The 26-year old was later transported by ground ambulance to a Calgary hospital for head and spinal injuries, described as being critical. Police confirmed Wednesday (Dec. 28) afternoon that she remains in the intensive care unit in serious but stable condition.