Saskatoon man killed in collision with semi
The RCMP logo is pictured in this file photo.
A 35-year-old man from Saskatoon is dead after RCMP say the car he was driving collided with a semi on Highway 14 Thursday afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash east of Biggar, Sask. around 12:40 p.m.
The man, who was the only person in the car was pronounced dead at the scene, an RCMP news release said.
The driver of the semi was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Highway 14 near the scene was closed but has been re-opened.
RCMP say the man’s family has been notified of his death. His name was not released.
Biggar, Sask. is about 96 kilometres west of Saskatoon.
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