RCMP are investigating a fatal crash east of Prince Albert.

The incident happened around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday on Highway #35, 15 kilometers south of Nipawin.

A car and a semi hauling an empty grain trailer collided head on. 

The man driving the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi caught fire, but its driver was not hurt.

The highway was closed and traffic re-routed while investigators remained on the scene.

There is no word on the cause of the crash or the identity of the victim.