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RCMP believe alcohol factored into collision on Highway 3

Jul 26, 2018 | 12:01 PM

PIIKANI NATION – The driver and lone occupant of an SUV had to be airlifted by STARS to a Calgary hospital Wednesday, July 25, following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3.

At this time there’s no update on their condition.

Piikani RCMP say the collision occurred around 6 p.m. between Fort Macleod and Brocket, and that it involved an SUV and a truck hauling a trailer. They did note that the occupants of the truck did not appear to suffer any injuries.

While the investigation is ongoing, police did say alcohol appears to have been a factor in the collision for the driver of the SUV and that charges are likely pending.