BONNYVILLE - The MD of Bonnyville confirmed this morning that a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Sec. Hwy. 660 and Range Rd. 455 has claimed the life of an MD employee. The Bonnyville RCMP has yet to issue a formal statement on the accident, with officers on scene throughout the day.
MD of Bonnyville CAO Al Hoggan issued the following statement this morning:
"The Council and staff of the Municipal District of Bonnyville wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by the fatal accident that occurred this morning, within the municipality. An M.D. employee was killed and another driver critically injured in an accident near the intersection of Secondary Highway 660 and Range Road 455, where the M.D.’s Infrastructure Services Shop is located. The accident scene is under investigation. Hwy. 660 will remain closed until at least 8 p.m. this evening. The names of those involved are not being released at this time. Operations at Infrastructure Services have been shut down for the day, and grief counselling will be made available to staff."
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
