Fatal collision at rural intersection

By Patricia Harcourt
Editor

Just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of R.R. 192 and Twp. Rd. 530.

A southbound 1992 Volkswagon Jetta collided with a westbound 2002 Dodge Ram pickup, reports Sgt. Jim Warren of the Tofield RCMP.

Lamont fire department and emergency services attended the scene, along with the Tofield RMP.

The lone driver of the Jetta was trapped inside his vehicle and had to be extricated by the jaws of life. He was then flown to Edmonton but later succumbed to his injuries while in hospital.

The other man in the truck was reported uninjured. Both were residents of the area.

Warren said the intersection is controlled by stop signs. The incident is under investigation and no charges were laid as of last Friday.