One dead, another injured after New Year's Day highway collision near Tofield
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One dead, another injured after New Year's Day highway collision near Tofield
After an initial investigation, police determined the two men got out of their vehicles following a collision when they were struck by a passing motorist
Article content One man is dead and another is in Edmonton hospital with life threatening injuries after a New Year’s Day collision along Highway 14 near Tofield. In a Tuesday news release, Tofield RCMP said at approximately 6:00 p.m. Monday officers responded to a multi vehicle collision on Highway 14 and Range Road 192.
On arrival, first responders located the body of a 34 year old male resident of Tofield who was declared dead at the scene. A second man was found with life threatening injuries and taken to a hospital in Edmonton by STARS air ambulance. After an initial investigation, police determined the two men got out of their vehicles following a collision when they were struck by a passing motorist.
Police are advising motorists to expect delays and take alternate routes. RCMP anticipate remaining on scene for several hours while police continue to investigate. Police in the news release offered their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Tofield is approximately 68 kilometres east of Edmonton..
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