A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Barrhead, Alta., on Monday, according to RCMP.
At 7 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision at Highway 33 and Highway 18, north of Barrhead.
Investigators said a car heading south on Highway 18/33 collided with an eastbound truck on Highway 33.
The 79-year-old man driving the car was pronounced dead at the scene, police said, noting that they won’t release his name.
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The man driving the truck had minor injuries, RCMP said.
The crash is under investigation and no charges are anticipated.
Barrhead is about 121 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
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