On February 21, 2012, just after 7:30am, RCMP Traffic Services as well as emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a fatal two vehicle collision on Highway 101, just east of Highway 59.
Initial investigation indicates that a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier was westbound on Highway 101 when the driver lost control and went into the path of an eastbound Dodge pick-up truck.
The driver of the Cavalier, a 54 year old woman from Winnipeg, was transported to hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Her name will not be released. The driver of the pick-up truck, an adult male, was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
RCMP report that there were no other persons or vehicles involved in this collision.
An RCMP Traffic Collision Analyst attended to assist with the investigation. Road conditions were reported to be very icy at the time of the collision.
Police continue to investigate.
