A 24-year-old Edmonton man was killed Thursday morning in a head-on collision north of the city.
At around 7 a.m., Westlock RCMP were called to a crash between a truck and a semi-truck on Highway 44, north of Flatbush, Alta.
Police said the truck was heading north on the highway when it crossed the centre line and collided head-on with the semi.
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The Edmonton man driving the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
Weather and road conditions are not believed to be factors, RCMP said in a media release Thursday night.
Officers said charges will not be laid.
The name of the victim will not be released.
Flatbush is located approximately 160 kilometres north of Edmonton.
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