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Four Maskwacis Residents Killed in Highway 2A Collision

RCMP attribute the fatal crash near Ponoka to a passing maneuver by the GMC Acadia driver, with investigations ongoing.

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. RCMP say four people, including two teens, have died after a head-on collision south of Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Overview

  • A head-on collision late Saturday night on Highway 2A near Ponoka left four people dead, including two teenagers.
  • The crash involved a GMC Acadia, driven by a 41-year-old woman, and a Volkswagen Tiguan carrying a 26-year-old man and two 14-year-old boys.
  • All four victims, residents of the Maskwacis community, were pronounced dead, with one teenager succumbing to injuries after being airlifted to a hospital by STARS.
  • Preliminary RCMP findings suggest the Acadia was attempting to overtake other vehicles when it collided with the oncoming Tiguan.
  • Highway 2A, a two-lane rural road, is known for overtaking-related accidents, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the area.