A 17-year-old girl from the RM of Lorne was killed after colliding with a semi-truck on Provincial Road 244 Friday night.
RCMP responded to the crash, which happened two kilometers south of Notre Dame de Lourdes, just before 10 p.m.
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They believe a southbound vehicle, being driven by the teen, crossed over the centre line and struck a northbound truck, pushing both vehicles into the ditch.
The 17-year-old was pronounced dead on scene.
The 42-year-old driver of the semi and his 46-year-old passenger were not injured.
Officers from the Manitou RCMP and a forensic collision reconstructionist are investigating. They do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.
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