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1 dead in Highway 41 crash south of Wakaw, Sask.

Highway 41 south of Wakaw was closed for several hours after a crash between a car and a semi left one person dead.
Highway 41 south of Wakaw was closed for several hours after a crash between a car and a semi left one person dead. File / Global News

One person is dead after a crash between a car and a semi on Highway 41 south of Wakaw, Sask.

RCMP said the collision between the westbound semi hauling crusher dust and an eastbound car happened roughly 8 kilometres south of the community just before 8 a.m. CT Wednesday.

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The driver of the car was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. His name has not been released.

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The semi driver was not injured.

There was a fog advisory in place at the time of the collision and the highway hotline reported icy conditions.

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A RCMP forensic reconstructionist is investigating.

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