Drumheller, Alta – Drumheller RCMP are advising that Highway 9 near highway 836 has been re opened for regular traffic.
On Nov. 14, 2024 shortly after 7:00 a.m., Drumheller RCMP with the assistance of 3 local Fire departments and EMS responded to a report of a head on collision at that location. Upon arrival officers began an investigation into the collision which involved a detached semi tractor truck and a sedan. The incident resulted in the shut down of the highway for several hours as the RCMP collision analyst team facilitated their investigation.
The sole occupant of the sedan, a male from Carbon Alta. was declared deceased at the scene. Two occupants from the semi-truck were transported to hospital for the treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the semi truck suffered minor injuries and was treated and released on scene. The circumstances of the collision reman under investigation.
The officers of the Drumheller RCMP send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Drumheller
RCMP at 403-823-7590 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using
the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
