Olds RCMP Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

Sent from the Town of Olds on behalf of the RCMP

Olds, Alta. – On March 6, 2024, at 11:55 PM Olds RCMP received a report of a collision between two semi-trucks on Highway 791 and Highway 27. Upon arrival, the driver and lone occupant of one of the semi’s, a 50-year-old male Red Deer resident, was deceased. The driver of the other semi was treated on scene by EMS and released.

Initial investigation indicates that the deceased’s semi was travelling Southbound on Highway 791 when it failed to stop at the intersection with Highway 27 and was struck by a Westbound semi. The highway was redirected for several hours while emergency crews cleaned the scene.

Alberta RCMP wish to extend our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.

Media Contact:

Cpl. Troy Savinkoff
Public Information Officer
Alberta RCMP Media Group
Cell: 403-389-6842
Afterhours: 780-509-3970 option 5 after language selection

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/

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