This past Saturday, just before midnight, Russell RCMP were called to the scene of a collision approximately 10 kilometers south of Russell on Provincial Highway #16.
Initial investigation revealed that a northbound SUV collided head-on with a southbound pickup truck.
Two of the passengers of the truck were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital while the driver was uninjured.
The driver of the SUV, a 73 year-old male from Inglis and sole occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Officers continue to investigate the contributing factors to the accident.