Two people killed in single vehicle crash in Deroche

Weather conditions may have contributed to a double fatal collision Monday afternoon on Lougheed highway in Deroche.

Two people were killed when their vehicle went over an an embankment near Brooks Road.

Officials say a 56-year-old man from Lake Errock lost control of his Ford Escort when he was driving westbound on the highway. A 73-year-old man from Yale, the passenger in the vehicle, also died despite the efforts of emergency responders.

Names of the deceased are not being released until next of kin are notified.

The investigation is on-going, speed and distracted driving have not been ruled out.

With files from Catherine Urquhart.