Emergency services responded to a fatal collision on Highway 5 over the weekend. (Photo: LNN)

By Drew Stremick

Cardston RCMP investigating fatal collision

Oct 7, 2022 | 2:19 PM

CARDSTON, AB – Cardston RCMP is investigating after it received a report of a fatal collision involving two vehicles in the area of Highway 5 and Range Road 261 around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Cardston RCMP, Carston Fire Services, Blood Tribe Emergency Services, and AHS all attended the scene.

During Cardston RCMP’s initial investigation, it was determined that a car travelling eastbound on Highway 5 near Range Road 261 struck a van, causing the driver of the car to be ejected from the vehicle.

The driver of the car, an 18-year-old man from Viking, Alberta, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The driver of the van, a 47-year-old female, and a 44-year-old female passenger, both residents of Cardston, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and have since been released.

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Cardston RCMP is continuing to investigate the collision and extend its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.

RCMP says no updates on this incident are expected.

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