â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Sylvan Lake RCMP investigating fatal collision south of Bentley

Poor road conditions have been listed as a contributing factor by Sylvan Lake RCMP in a fatal collision this morning (April 22nd).

Police are in the preliminary stages of the investigation and they say the two vehicle collision happened shortly before 8am on Highway 20 – between Highway 12 and Township Road 402 – south of Bentley.

According to Sylvan Lake RCMP both drivers were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Mounties say at 29-year-old passenger from Red Deer suffered critical injuries, was taken to hospital and pronounced deceased. No other details were provided about the occupants of the vehicles.

Alberta RCMP pass along condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

Continue Reading

cklj Now playing play

ckjx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

Latest News

Back to school before you know it, Community Lending Shelf asks for your help

With back-to-school season just around the corner, Community Lending Shelf is calling on local businesses and residents to help support students in need.

RCMP remind drivers to be safe this long weekend

With the Heritage Day long weekend on the horizon, Alberta RCMP are reminding drivers to keep safety top of mind.

Government of Alberta wants to make it easier to restore watersheds

Alberta’s government is making it easier for communities and businesses to restore watersheds.

5th annual Smokeshow set for Saturday

The 5th annual Smokeshow Show and Shine will go on Saturday at Cam Clark Ford in Olds. 

WPCA takes centre stage at the Strathmore Stampede this weekend

The World Professional Chuckwagon Association stops through the Strathmore Stampede this weekend, with 4 nights of racing on tap starting tonight. 
- Advertisement -