UPDATE: The scene has been cleared. 

On March 8, at 5:18 p.m., Didsbury RCMP responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 2A, north of Carstairs near Township Road 304.

The investigation indicates that a pickup truck was northbound on Highway 2A, when it attempted to overtake a second northbound vehicle. 

The pickup truck lost control and left the highway, rolling in the ditch. The highway was reported to be icy in the area and is believed to have been a contributing factor in this collision.

The 21-year-old female driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An autopsy has been ordered by the office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The next of kin has been notified and the name of the deceased will not be released. 

No further updates are anticipated.

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