48-year-old man killed in fatal collision on Highway 16 east of Edmonton

A 48-year-old man was killed in a T-bone collision east of Edmonton on the Yellowhead early Sunday morning.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were called around 5:30 a.m. to the fatal collision on Highway 16 at Highway 834.

Police believe a black Dodge Ram was driving west on Highway 16, when a Silver Nissan Titan coming from the opposite direction turned left to go north on Highway 834. The two trucks collided, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

The driver of the Nissan was dead when police arrived. The 49-year-old man driving the Dodge was taken by ambulance to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Neither truck had any passengers.

Roads in the area had some snow on them from an overnight snowfall. Police are still investigating the cause and collision analysts were called to the scene. Police said its not yet known if alcohol was a factor.

Westbound traffic was diverted while officers investigated. RCMP asked that drivers in the area be cautious.

Anyone that may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Fort Saskatchewan RCMP.

RCMP said they will not be releasing the driver’s name out of respect for the family.

The collision happened about 45 kilometres east of Edmonton, near Elk Island Park.