High River RCMP are investigating after an American female has succumbed to injuries, suffered from a now fatal three car motor vehicle collision, Wednesday, July 17.

There were four occupants involved, with all four being transported to a Calgary hospital.

An 85 year old female from Oregon was the only fatality.

A collision analyst was called to the scene from Lethbridge.

Southbound traffic on highway two, was diverted for approximately four hours.

RCMP say the cause of the collision is still under investigation but, based on witness accounts, they believe speed may have been a factor.

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