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By Erika Rolling
RCMP

UPDATE: Serious collision on Highway 43 near Grande Prairie Airport

Jun 22, 2023 | 8:42 AM

UPDATE:

Grande Prairie RCMP have provided an update regarding the two vehicle collision that took place near the Grande Priaire Airport on June 22.

Preliminary investigations indicate an SUV travelling east on Highway 43, struck a deer and pulled off to the side of the road.

Another vehicle, a car also travelling eastbound, then struck the back of the SUV, with the driver of the car suffering serious injuries and being transported to a hospital.

The driver of the SUV suffered minor physical injuries.

At this time, Grande Prairie RCMP and a RCMP Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.

Grande Prairie Rural RCMP officers along with fire services and EMS are currently on scene at a two vehicle collision on Highway 43 and Range Road 65.

Highway 43 eastbound is blocked and traffic is being diverted from the location.

RCMP are advising motorists travelling in the area to expect delays and to choose an alternate route.

Grande Prairie RCMP continues to investigate the incident and no further details are available at this time.

by Erika Rolling