Friday afternoon, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 42 east of range road 275.

A preliminary investigation revealed a westbound grain truck collided with a southbound semi-tractor trailer unit.

The 46-year-old male driver of the grain truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the southbound semi-tractor trailer was not injured.   

Blackfalds RCMP along with a RCMP Collision analyst continue to investigate. No further updates are anticipated and the name of the deceased will not be released.