Update: Cochrane RCMP have been notified that the 56-year-old female passenger in the motorcycle collision has succumbed to her injuries.  The driver remains in critical condition.

Cochrane RCMP send their sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy.

Today at 1:13 p.m., Cochrane RCMP along with Fire and Emergency Services, responded to a collision between a motorcycle and a deer on Highway 22 north of Fireside Gate.

The 67-year-old male driver and his passenger were both taken to Calgary hospitals in critical condition.

Traffic is no longer being re-routed.

More updates to come when made available.

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