Lethbridge woman, 80, killed in southern Alberta collision

An 80-year-old Lethbridge woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash in southern Alberta on Tuesday morning.

Police said the crash happened around 6 a.m., on Township Road 92 between range roads 205 and 210, in the Broxburn Road area between Lethbridge and Coaldale.

RCMP said an SUV was heading east on Township Road 92 when it lost control and entered the south ditch. The vehicle travelled a short distance through the ditch before hitting an embankment.

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The driver was declared dead. The woman was the only person in the vehicle at the time, according to police. Her identity will not be released.

RCMP said they believe the weather is a factor.

Fire, EMS and RCMP emergency crews remained on scene for several hours Tuesday. The road was closed for some time but reopened Tuesday afternoon.

The RCMP said an autopsy has been ordered by the office of the chief medical examiner.