RCMP report a fatal collision occurred last night on Highway 16 in Wynyard. At approximately 8:30 pm, members from the Wynyard detachment, EMS and the local Fire Departments responded to an incident between a wide-load semi and a westbound SUV.

The SUV had just entered the Highway heading westbound from 9th Street when the collision occurred. 

A lone 60-year-old female occupant from Wynyard was fatally injured and died at the scene. 

One aspect of the collision being investigated is the relative speeds of the vehicles given that the event occurred within the town limits. Rob King of Media Relations with F Division explains, "Right now that's one of the many things that will be under investigation by the accident reconstructionist -- to determine the exact speed of both vehicles as they were driving in opposite directions."

No other injuries were reported. King explains that the road was closed for a period of time while the reconstruction team investigated the accident has since re-opened.