Cranbrook RCMP and Southeast District Traffic Services are continuing their investigation into a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 3/93 on Oct 11. Police were called to the crash, Oct 11 at 5:48 a.m. about 20 km east of Cranbrook.

A 44-year-old male from Cranbrook died at the scene as a result injuries sustained in the crash.

The deceased’s vehicle was eastbound when it struck livestock on the roadway, the driver lost control and was struck by a westbound commercial vehicle. A small fire erupted but others managed to extinguish it.

Traffic services along with a collision analyst and coroner attended the scene. The highway remained closed for most of the day in order for police to conduct a scene examination.

Motorists used the Wardner/Fort Steele Road as a detour.

RCMP

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