A man is dead after a single-vehicle collision southeast of Calgary on Saturday night.
Gleichen RCMP responded to a crash at Range Road 250, north of Highway 24 near Mossleigh, Alta., at 8:30 p.m.
Police said a pickup truck was heading north on the range road when it lost control, hit the ditch and struck a utility pole.
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The lone 51-year-old male driver from Arrowwood, Alta., was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe alcohol was a factor.
RCMP said they are not releasing the man’s name as the investigation continues.
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