Woman, 75, dead after head-on crash with teen driver south of Westlock

Incident details

Alberta RCMP are investigating a fatal head-on collision involving a 16-year-old driver south of Westlock.

• Officials say the crash took place on Highway 44 near Highway 651 around 5:30 p.m. MT on Nov. 14.
• The teen driver reportedly crossed the centre line and struck a vehicle heading northbound on the highway.
• Emergency crews took the 16-year-old to hospital. Their injuries aren’t considered life-threatening.
• The driver of the vehicle heading northbound, a 49-year-old woman, is being treated for serious injuries. Her passenger, a 75-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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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