From Rocky Mountain House RCMP:

Rocky Mountain House, Alberta – This morning (Dec 11) at 6:22 a.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP and Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 54 and Range Road 6-2, just west of Caroline.

The lone 40 year old male driver in a passenger car was seriously injured and in life threatening condition. The male was transported by STARS to an area hospital.

The lone 50 year old driver of a logging truck was treated and released on scene to attend hospital for follow up.

Initial investigation indicates that the passenger car crossed into the oncoming lane and the logging truck attempted to make evasive maneuvers.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP along with the district traffic analyst continue to investigate.  Preliminary investigation indicates that Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in this incident.

An update will be provided when new information becomes available.