A two-car collision on Highway 2A just outside of Wetaskiwin killed two people on Canada Day.
Police said in a release on July 3 that they were called to a collision south of the city limits around 7:30 p.m July 1. It was reported that a collision had occurred between a pickup truck and a small SUV.
Police and EMS were able to rescue two occupants from a burning vehicle.
In the news release Thursday, police said a 61-year-old male resident of California and 64-year-old female resident of Wetaskiwin were found deceased at the scene.
All of the other vehicle occupants were taken to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a portion of the highway remained closed for several hours. The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the K-Division Collision Analyst team and the Wetaskiwin General Investigation Unit.
The RCMP send their condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.
If anyone has any information regarding this offence, please contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7267. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP Jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).
