By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Crash near Sundre claims one life

Dec 15, 2018 | 2:00 PM

A man from Olds has died following a crash in central Alberta on Saturday morning.

It was 5:20 a.m., according to RCMP, when emergency crews were called an MVC on Hwy 27 near the RR 44 intersection east of Sundre.

There, an eastbound pickup truck collided with a westbound car.

A 22-year-old make driver from Sundre, who was driving the pickup, was taken to hospital in Calgary for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 39-year-old driver of the car, identified as Darryl Hyslop, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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“The RCMP would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Hyslop for their loss.  It is tragic at anytime to lose a loved one especially more so during the holiday season.” Corporal Joe Mandel – Sundre RCMP.

RCMP say road conditions were favourable at the time of the collision. Roads in the area were closed, but have since re-opened.

Chinook Arch Victim Services is assisting those affected.

Sundre RCMP say they have not ruled out alcohol as a cause of the crash.

A GoFundMe page has been set up in support of the victim’s family.