A serious two-vehicle collision shut down Highway 12 west of Castor on June 11, claiming the life of a 79-year-old Red Deer man.

Coronation RCMP say a truck travelling eastbound crossed the centre line and collided head-on with an SUV. The SUV’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while his female passenger and the male truck driver were airlifted by STARS with serious injuries.

Highway 12 was closed for several hours between Castor and Township Road 380 as emergency crews responded and investigators examined the scene. RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased,” Alberta RCMP said in a statement.