Fatal collision with vehicle and lawnmower on Elizabeth Metis Settlement

Cold Lake RCMP investigate fatal collision.

Cold Lake RCMP are investigating a fatal collision with a car and riding lawnmower that happened Sunday night.

Police received the report at approximately 7:30pm on Bates Lake Road in the Elizabeth Metis Settlement.

RCMP said their preliminary investigation has revealed a car was travelling westbound on Bates Lake Road behind another vehicle when a collision occurred with an eastbound riding lawn mower.

The 49-year-old female driver on the mower, from Elizabeth Metis Settlement, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The adult female driver and a passenger of the car were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Cold Lake RCMP continue to investigate this collision. They did not say whether there will be charges.

The name of the deceased will not be released.