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Single vehicle crash near Strathmore claims life of Siksika teenager

A single vehicle crash near Strathmore Tuesday morning has claimed the life of a teenager from Siksika Nation.

RCMP say the vehicle was heading east on a township road when it hit the ditch and rolled several times just after 5am.

One of the occupants, a 17 year old boy, died at the scene.

Three other occupants were taken to hospital in Calgary – one by STARS air ambulance and the other two by ground ambulance.

All are believed to be in stable condition.

Mounties are still investigating the cause of the collision.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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