Drumheller, Alta. – On July 31, 2025, at approximately 12:46 P.M., Three Hills RCMP officers responded to an abandoned, rolled vehicle on Highway 27 east of the Morrin Bridge. Upon arrival, a lone male occupant was located. Unfortunately, the driver was declared deceased on scene. Two local fire departments, EMS and Drumheller RCMP members also attended.  The incident resulted in the shut down of the highway for several hours while police investigated.  

The sole occupant of the sedan was identified as a 17-year-old male from Saskatchewan. There were no other involved vehicles or persons. The circumstances of the collision reman under investigation.

The officers of the Drumheller RCMP send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-7590 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.