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Crews on scene Wednesday evening (Photo: Coaldale & District Emergency Services)

Minor injuries in Highway 512 collision

Jul 30, 2020 | 10:10 AM

COALDALE, AB – Coaldale emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision Wednesday evening.

Coaldale RCMP told LNN that a Western Star semi was attempting to turn left on to Range Road 20-4, when a Pontiac Pursuit traveling attempted to pass it during its turn, which resulted in a collision.

The Coaldale Fire Department responded, along with RCMP and EMS.

The area of the collision (Google Maps)

The collision slowed traffic to one lane on Highway 12, but the area was cleared and reopened at around 8:57 p.m.

RCMP say minor injuries were reported to the two passengers in the smaller vehicle. RCMP say charges are forthcoming for the 18-year-old driver of the Pontiac.