On March 3 at approximately 0130hrs Innisfail RCMP along with Penhold Fire and EMS attended a fatal motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwy 42 and Hwy 2A in Penhold.

A van travelling westbound on Hwy 42 failed to stop at the stop sign and T boned a northbound car on Hwy 2A.

Both occupants of the car received minor injuries and were released at the scene.

The lone male of the van was deceased at the scene.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this collision.

However, no seat belt use may have played a role in the fatality.

Innisfail RCMP along with the RCMP Traffic Analyst continue to investigate.

At this point no additional information will be release to the public as next of kin notification needs to be completed.

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Photo Courtesy of Jim Pendergast - Penhold Fire Department