A semi-truck transporting a load of rig mats and an SUV collided near an intersection on Highway 672 on Oct. 15.
Two people were killed Oct. 15 when a semi hauling rig mats and an SUV collided on Highway 672, in the County of Grande Prairie, Clairmont RCMP said.
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Cpl. Patrick McPhee confirmed the crash happened around 8 a.m. near Range Road 91. One person from each vehicle killed.
RCMP are still investigating and next of kin were informed quickly, McPhee said.
He also confirmed Alberta Occupational Health and Safety was notified and requested copies of the RCMP investigation and coroner’s report.
Police did not release names of the victims or the company.
OHS didn’t respond to an Oct. 16 request for information before publication.
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The highway, also known as Emerson Trail, is well used by industry, commercial and residential traffic. An Alberta 2023 traffic count estimates 4,930to 5,460 vehicles travel the highway daily.
From October 31, 2025, to May 1, 2026, the most recent available data, shows that provincial and federal occupational health agencies reported 34 serious incidents in County of Grande Prairie workplaces. Four were fatalities. Two were investigated by provincial OHS and two were by the federal agency.
Alberta Workers Compensation Board data highlights an increase in claims within the transportation, communication and utilities sector for 2024. All other sectors saw declines.
Of the 203 province-wide claims accepted in 2024, transport truck drivers comprised the highest proportion of fatalities among occupations. Motor vehicle incidents were the third highest type of fatality across all industries at 18 per cent.
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