Alberta teen driver killed in crash on Highway 15

Alberta’s most recent snowfall may have contributed to a teen driver’s death northeast of Edmonton.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP say the slippery road conditions may have been a factor in a deadly head-on crash between and an SUV and a truck on Highway 15 Saturday night.

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It was around 7:43 p.m. that police were called to the scene of the collision, which claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl from the Stony Plain area. RCMP said the teenager died at the scene.

The 48-year-old driver of the truck was sent to hospital, but his injuries were minor. He’s since been treated and released.

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For several hours, the North Saskatchewan River Bridge was closed while collision analysts surveyed the scene. It’s since been reopened to traffic.

While the weather is believed to be a factor, Mounties continue to investigate.