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One person dead after collision west of Hythe

HYTHE, A.B. – One person is dead after an early morning collision Sunday west of Hythe on Highway 43.

At 2:28 mountain time, the Beaverlodge RCMP responded to a report of a collision west of Hythe. A car was travelling Eastbound on Highway 43 near range road 123 when it crossed the centre line and collided head on with an oncoming semi-tractor trailer travelling Westbound.

The male driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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The lone occupant of the semi-tractor trailer, a 41 year old male was not injured.

Traffic has been reduced to a single lane on Highway 43 as the RCMP Collision Analyst continues to investigate.

The investigation continues and the name of the deceased male will not be released.

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Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Beaverlodge RCMP at 780-354-2485. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) , or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

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