A section of the Trans-Canada Highway was closed for hours on Tuesday following a fatal crash east of Strathmore, Alta.
Calgary EMS said the collision between a tow truck and a semi-trailer happened at around 3:45 a.m.
Cpl. Jay Salmon with the Strathmore RCMP said the driver of the semi-truck told investigators his vehicle was hit from behind by the tow truck.
The driver of the tow truck, a 44-year-old man from the Strathmore area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured. Police said there were no passengers in either of the vehicles.
Emergency crews were on scene for much of the day, causing major delays.
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Occupational health and safety and RCMP are investigating.
Strathmore is located about 40 kilometres east of Calgary.
– With files from Doug Vaessen and Erika Tucker
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