Fatal collision under investigation north of Vulcan

VULCAN –  RCMP continue to investigate a fatal three vehicle collision north of Vulcan.  The incident happened around 3:00 Saturday (May 27) afternoon on Highway 23.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a south-bound pickup truck crossed the centre line and struck a north bound semi-truck. A third vehicle following behind the semi was unable to avoid the collision and rolled into the ditch.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 52 year old male from Calgary, succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The drivers of the semi-truck and the third vehicle were treated for injuries at local hospitals.

Highway 23 was impassable for several hours.