The Bassano RCMP has provided an update on a fatal collision that occurred just west of the community on November 14, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

RCMP confirms two killed in collision near Bassano

Nov 17, 2023 | 4:32 AM

BASSANO, AB – The RCMP has provided an update on a fatal collision in southern Alberta.

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, officers were called to a collision on Highway 1 and Range Road 191 in Newell County, just west of Bassano.

The investigation from the RCMP reveals that a truck with three occupants was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the highway and collided head-on with an SUV that was travelling eastbound.

The 16-year-old driver of the SUV, a resident of Leduc, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 37-year-old female passenger, from Leduc, was pronounced deceased on scene.

The 40-year-old driver of the truck and a rear passenger, both from Brooks, were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A different rear passenger, a 37-year-old from Brooks, was pronounced deceased on scene.

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The names of those involved are not being released at this time.

Bassano RCMP continues to investigate the collision.

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