Advertisement

Calgary semi driver killed in Saskatchewan rollover

Moose Jaw RCMP said the semi driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was driving distracted when his semi rolled on Highway 1 in Saskatchewan. Global News

A Calgary semi driver is dead after a rollover on Highway 1 in Saskatchewan.

Moose Jaw RCMP said the rollover happened at around 9 a.m. Thursday at Parkbeg, Sask.

READ MORE: Man dead after Highway 5 crash east of Saskatoon

The 24-year-old driver was declared dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police said the driver was not wearing his seatbelt and was driving while distracted.

The highway was dry at the time, police said, and visibility was clear.

READ MORE: 5 injured, 1 seriously, after crash between train and SUV northeast of Regina

Story continues below advertisement

Traffic was re-routed for eight hours while a traffic reconstructionist investigated.

Parkbeg is roughly 125 kilometres west of Regina.

Sponsored content

AdChoices