Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Investigate Collision near Chipman

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Investigate Collision near Chipman

Cpl. Jennifer BROWN

Media Contact – Fort Saskatchewan RCMP

Fort Saskatchewan, AB - On September 16th, 2019, at approximately 2:15 pm, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a collision near the town of Chipman, AB. Upon investigation, police determined that a pickup truck and a Baler were traveling east on Hwy 15, between Hwy 834 and RR191. The pickup truck attempted to pass the baler, but in doing so, it hit head-on with a westbound swather. The pickup truck traveled approximately 100m before coming to rest in the south ditch. The driver and only occupant of the pickup was transported to the University of Alberta Hospital by STARS Air Ambulance in serious condition. The driver of the swather was not injured. Traffic was rerouted in that area for a short period of time in order to allow STARS to land. Police have determined that alcohol was not a factor in this collision. No charges have been laid at this time, and the collision remains under investigation.