Nipawin man, 39, killed in collision at same intersection as Humboldt Broncos crash

A fatal collision occurred at the same rural Saskatchewan intersection as the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash, claiming the life of a 39-year-old man. The SUV driver, traveling on Highway 335 with stop signs at the intersection, was hit by a pickup truck on Highway 35, which had the right of way. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pickup driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities believe the SUV was attempting to cross the intersection while the pickup was attempting to pass through the right of way. The Nipawin police department is investigating the incident. Following the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, where 16 people were killed and 13 injured due to a similar collision, the province invested in safety improvements at the intersection, including clearing trees, installing rumble strips, enhancing lighting, and increasing signage.