Woman and girl die in St Labre collision

A two-vehicle collision on June 27 at about 12:45 p.m. on St Labre Road, near the community of St Labre, has led to the death of a 39-year-old woman and a 11-year-old girl.

When Sprague RCMP arrived on the scene, EMS and fire personnel were already there attending to the occupants of the vehicles. A damaged truck was on the southbound lane of the gravel road and a minivan was on its side in a small creek.

The initial investigation has determined that the truck was driving south on St. Labre Road when the minivan veered into the southbound lane after a curve in the road and collided with the truck. The collision sent the minivan into the creek.

The woman, who was the driver of the minivan, and the 11-year-old were pronounced deceased at the scene while a 10-year-old girl who was also in the van was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The 72-year-old male driver of the truck was assessed on scene by paramedics and did not require further medical attention.

Sprague RCMP and the RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist continue to investigate.