Fatal crash in north Regina claims life of 13-year-old passenger

WATCH: Regina police are investigating after A 13-year-old has died in a serious crash in the north end of Regina early Friday morning.

A 13-year-old is dead following a serious crash in north Regina, police say.

In an update issued just after 2 p.m. Thursday, the Regina Police Service (RPS) revealed that the collision that had shut down the area surrounding 6th Avenue North and Smith Street was fatal.

The 13-year-old victim, who had been a passenger in the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene.

Photos from the scene show a convertible sedan lying on its passenger side. Behind it, a power pole appears to have been sheered in half by the vehicle – as a large section of the pole could be seen under the car.

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According to RPS, officers responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle that appeared to have collided with a power pole and then rolled.

The service’s investigative collision analysis reconstruction team were called to the scene and began investigating.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and charges are expected.

“The road is once again open and motorists can resume their regular activities,” the update read.

RPS concluded by saying more information will be released at “a later time.”