ST. PAUL - RCMP have confirmed a two vehicle collision that occurred at about 1 p.m. on June 18 in St. Paul at the intersection of 50th Avenue and 42nd Street was fatal.
"Preliminary investigation has revealed a car stopped at the intersection and proceeded south to cross the street and was struck by a westbound truck on 50th Avenue," according to an RCMP media release.
Both adult female occupants in the car were brought to hospital with serious injuries.
"While at hospital, the 81-year-old female driver from Myrnam, Alta., was pronounced deceased," reads the release.
The adult male driver of the truck was not injured.
"St. Paul RCMP, along with a RCMP Collision Analyst, continue to investigate and no charges are anticipated."
Original story:
An accident along 50th Avenue in St. Paul, at the 42nd Street intersection has slowed traffic in the area.
Emergency crews are on scene. Please avoid the area if possible.
*Originally posted at 1:40 p.m., June 18, 2020
*Updated on June 19, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.