Hanna RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle rollover

July 30, 2019
Hanna, Alberta

News release

On July 29, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Hanna RCMP, Hanna EMS and Hanna Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 9 near Range Road 11-2.

Investigation has revealed a semi tractor carrying lumber was travelling eastbound on Highway 9 when it lost control and subsequently rolled in the ditch.

The driver and lone 53-year-old male occupant from BC was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Highway 9 was closed for a period of time last night, but has now reopened to one lane while workers recover the vehicle.

The name of the deceased will not be released. No further updates are anticipated.

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Contact information

Corporal Jon Cormier
Media Relations Group
403-420-4866

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