Melfort — Update to collision on Highway #6 near Melfort

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Highway #6 re-opened this morning following an on-scene investigation by RCMP officers.

Initial investigation has determined a southbound truck and northbound transit van collided in the roadway. The driver of the van, a 60-year-old man from the Melfort Detachment area, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 25-year-old driver for the truck from the Melfort Detachment area, was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries.

A collision reconstructionist continues to investigate.