The Drumheller Dragons have lost one of their own this week as rookie affiliate player Ryan McBeath, 17, of Olds passed away on Tuesday, March 13.
On Tuesday, March 13 at approximately 8:10 a.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 27 east of Torrington.
A semi tanker travelling southbound on Range Road 252 entered onto Highway 27 and the trailer was struck broadside by a westbound Jeep Patriot.
The lone occupant of the Jeep, a 17-year-old male from Olds was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the semi did not suffer any injuries.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended and the cause of the collision remains under investigation. At the time of the collision a thick blanket of fog covered the area.
The young player held a strong offence on the ice, scoring two goals and one assist in his two short games with Drumheller’s team.
McBeath held an Assistant Captain position on the Alberta Midget Minor Hockey League (AMMHL) Red Deer Optimist Chiefs team. He was also an affiliate player for the Olds Grizzlies last season.
