Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in east Edmonton Sunday morning. Officers responded to a crash on the Sherwood Park Freeway near 50 Street around 10 a.m. It was reported that a 17-year-old boy driving a Ford Ranger eastbound lost control, crossed into the westbound lanes, and was struck by an oncoming Nissan. Paramedics were on the scene, and the passenger of the Ranger, also a 17-year-old boy, died of his injuries on the scene. No other injuries were reported, but the driver of the Ranger and the driver and passenger of the Nissan were taken to hospital for precautionary measures. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Major Collision Investigations Section, is investigating. It is not believed that speed or alcohol are factors in the crash. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
