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Lac La Biche man involved in fatal crash near Rimbey

Rimby RCMP are looking for witnesses into fatal collision involving Northern Alberta man.

A 33 year old man from the Lac La Biche area was an occupant in a vehicle that crashed in Clearwater County near Rimbey over the weekend, killing the other occupant, a 27 year old woman from Edmonton.

The crash occurred on July 8 at around 5:30 pm on Highway 22 between Alder Flats and Rocky Mountain House, about 175 kilometres south west of Edmonton.

Rimbey RCMP say they attended the scene of the single-vehicle crash with Rocky Mountain House RCMP, Rocky Mountain House Fire, and EMS. An RCMP collision analyst also attended the scene, and the RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team is assisting with the investigation. RCMP are reporting that the initial investigation indicates the vehicle was travelling southbound on Hwy. 22, when it crossed the northbound lane, entered the ditch, and travelled down a steep embankment where it rolled.  

RCMP say several passing motorists attempted to provide assistance to the occupants. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Edmonton man was said to have been taken to an area hospital with non-threatening physical injuries.

RCMP are continuing to investigate the crash and are encouraging anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with police to call Rimbey RCMP at 403-843-2224, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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