Car Accidents

1 person dead, 2 hurt after head-on Hwy. 9 collision northeast of Calgary

A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.

Incident details

Alberta RCMP are investigating a fatal head-on collision on Highway 9 near Drumheller—northeast of Calgary.

  • Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a car and semi-truck on the highway near Highway 836 around 7 a.m. MT on Nov. 14.
  • The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The three occupants of the semi-truck were taken to hospital. None of their injuries are considered to be life-threatening.

Investigation updates

The cause of the head-on crash remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the RCMP.

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