On February 25, 2017 the Ponoka RCMP responded to a fatal single vehicle collision involving an SUV, on Highway 53 and Range Road 262.

The SUV was travelling south on range road 262 where it appears the driver lost control and failed to stop at the stop sign on Highway 53.

The vehicle went off road, rolling multiple times.

The 35-year-old male driver from Vancouver was the lone occupant in the vehicle.

He was pronounced deceased on scene.

Road conditions were poor at the time of the collision as the roads were covered in snow and ice.

It is believed that alcohol was not a factor in this incident.

The name of the driver will not be released by RCMP.