Airdrie Rural RCMP, Beiseker RCMP, EMS and Fire crews were all called out to a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on highway 9 in the early evening of Sunday, July 24.

According to RCMP, the accident occurred between Highways 564 and 566, resulted in a full highway closure for several hours while crews investigated the cause of the incident.

RCMP said early investigations show that a 47-year-old female driving a motorcycle had crossed the center line, striking a Dodge Durango that was moving southbound.

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene and her name is not being released at this time.