Fort Saskatchewan RCMP investigate collision near Chipman - UPDATE

October 1, 2019
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

News release

The driver of the pickup truck involved in this collision, an 84-year-old male, has sadly succumbed to his injuries. Police have completed their investigation and have determined that no charges will be laid in relation to this file.

Background:

September 17, 2019

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP investigate collision near Chipman

On September 16, 2019, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a collision near the town of Chipman, Alta. Upon investigation, police determined that a pickup truck and a baler were travelling east on highway 15, between highway 834 and RR 191. The pickup truck attempted to pass the baler, but in doing so, it hit head on with a west bound swather. The pickup truck travelled approximately 100m before coming to rest in the south ditch. The driver, and only occupant of the pickup was transported to the U of A Hospital by STARS Air Ambulance in serious condition. The driver of the swather was not injured. Traffic was re-routed in that area for a short period of time in order to allow STARS to land. Police have determined that alcohol was not a factor in this collision. No charges have been laid at this time, and the collision remains under investigation.

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Contact information

Cpl. Jennifer BROWN
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP
780-997-7900

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