On Nov. 1, 2019 at approximately 1:18 a.m., Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a fatal head on collision involving a car and semi truck on Highway 55 near Highway 663.
Preliminary investigation revealed the westbound car crossed the lane and collided head on with an eastbound semi truck.
Tragically the 39-year-old male driver from Boyle, Alta. was pronounced deceased at the scene. The semi truck driver was not injured.
Traffic was re-routed for several hours while Lac La Biche RCMP and RCMP Collision Analyst investigated.
Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this time. The name of the deceased will not be released, and no further updated are anticipated.