Crash near Weyburn confirmed as fatal, Sask. RCMP investigating

An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed that a serious collision near Weyburn resulted in a fatality.

On May 5, at around 2:25 p.m., RCMP officers received word of a crash on Highway 39 – approximately 11 kilometres southeast of the city.

Officers responded along with local firefighters and paramedics. An investigation concluded that a truck and semi collided. The driver of the truck was declared dead at the scene.

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He has been identified as a 57-year-old man from the Carnduff area. His family has been notified.

The driver of the semi was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Highway 39 was temporarily closed as a result of the crash and has since re-opened.

Weyburn RCMP continue to investigate with the help of a collision reconstructionist.