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Cold Lake RCMP investigating fatal collision involving lawnmower

Cold Lake RCMP are investigating a fatal collision that happened on Aug. 23 in Elizabeth Métis Settlement
RCMP REPORT

COLD LAKE – Cold Lake RCMP are investigating a collision that resulted in the death of a 49-year-old woman.

On Aug. 23 at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Cold Lake detachment received a report of a collision between a car and a lawnmower on Bates Lake Road in the Elizabeth Métis Settlement.

A preliminary investigation revealed a car was traveling westbound on Bates Lake Road behind another vehicle when a collision happened with the lawnmower, which was traveling east.

The female driver of the lawnmower, a 49-year-old from Elizabeth Métis Settlement, was pronounced dead at the scene. The adult female driver and a passenger of the car were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The name of the deceased won’t be released and the RCMP continue to investigate the collision.

Robynne Henry, Bonnyville Nouvelle

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