A semi-truck driver has been charged more than a year after a fatal collision on Highway 16 near Kitscoty that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Vermilion man.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Maninder Dhaliwal, 32, of St. Albert, was arrested on Jan. 20 following an investigation into the crash.
Dhaliwal is charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and criminal negligence causing death.
Police said the investigation was assisted by the Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit and St. Albert RCMP.
After being charged, Dhaliwal was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in *St. Paul on Feb. 12.
Background
Kitscoty RCMP were called to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and a car on Highway 16 on Dec. 1, 2024, at approximately 8:49 p.m.
The driver of the car, a 29-year-old man from Vermilion, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Highway 16 westbound between Range Road 30 and Range Road 25 was closed for several hours following the crash, with detours in place while police conducted their investigation.
RCMP previously extended condolences to the family and friends of the victim.
Read more: Westbound Hwy 16 closed for evening collision
*RCMP release originally stated Kitscoty, they have since corrected the location.
