A serious two vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 2, south of High River, shortly before midnight on Thursday, September 29, sent one man to hospital and claimed the life of a young Airdrie woman.

According to RCMP, the 32-year-old male driving an SUV was travelling northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway when the vehicle struck a car that was travelling southbound.

The 19-year-old Airdrie woman was declared deceased on scene and the driver of the SUV was transported to hospital via STARS Air Ambulance.

RCMP continue to investigate and all possible factors, including alcohol, are being investigated.