One dead in motor vehicle collision

Miriam Ostermann
Times Associated Editor

 

Township Road 244 was blocked off for a period of time on May 31, allowing for officials to con-duct an investigation and remove debris, after a two-vehicle collision ended in a fatality.
Dale Adam Beaton, the 34-year-old driver of a motorcycle, was pronounced deceased at the scene after he collided with an oncoming vehicle that was moving across his lane to make a left-hand turn into a parking lot on Township Road 244 at 10 a.m.
“The vehicle was making a left turn into oncoming traffic and a cyclist hit the side of the vehicle causing him to lose control,” said Staff Sgt. Steve Vince with the Strathmore detachment. “The driver of the vehicle assisted the motorcyclist and provided immediate first-aid, unfortunately he was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Strathmore RCMP, and emergency services responded to the call and continue to investigate the circumstances. According to officials, providing answers may require some time, through the analysis of the car’s computer, the bike’s information, and skid mark measurements.
Alcohol and road conditions are not believed to have played factors in the collision, but RCMP are considering speed. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
Strathmore Victim Services is providing assistance to the family and friends.