RCMP investigating Fatal Collision on Highway 25 South of Picture Butte
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Picture Butte, Alta. – Coaldale and Picture Butte RCMP along with the Picture Butte Fire Department/EMS responded to a collision on Highway 25 Monday morning, about 2.5 km south of Picture Butte.
A preliminary investigation determined a north bound car on Highway 25 lost control and collided with a southbound semi truck.
The 18 year old woman, was the driver and lone occupant of the car, which slid drivers side into the front end of the semi. The impact caused serious injuries to the woman, who was transported to the Chinook Regional Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The family of the deceased woman attended the collision scene and are aware of the circumstances. The driver of the semi truck was not physically injured. The road conditions at the time of this collision were very icy.
