Stephenville resident dies in collision with snowplow

The remnants of a vehicle that collided with a snowplow on Saturday. The driver of the car did not survive. - RCMP photo

Published on February 26, 2012; Published on February 26, 2012
Colin MacLean

Topics :: Trans Canada Highway , South Branch , RCMP , Stephenville

A 70-year-old year old resident of Stephenville has died after their vehicle collided with a provincial snowplow on Saturday.

The person’s vehicle was going west on the Trans Canada Highway near South Branch when the collision occurred. The two vehicles hit head on.

Road conditions at the time of the crash were poor with high winds, blowing snow and visibility near zero. The roads were also snow covered.

The RCMP is investigating the accident.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.

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yo mama

- February 26, 2012 at 15:56:39

Wow, all the way to 70 and going out like that, just horrible. Rest in peace brother.

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  - February 26, 2012 at 21:19:00
  
  Change you name to No Mama, it suits you better. Grow up.

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