There was a fatal collision on Highway 1 just over two miles east of Deacon’s corner early Friday morning.

St. Pierre RCMP were called to the two-vehicle collision at 5:32 A.M.

Police say a male driver from one of the two vehicles is deceased. They note the driver of the second vehicle is in hosptial with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

An RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist is currently on scene investigating the circumstances of the collision.

According to RCMP, the westbound lanes of Highway 1 remain closed between Station Road and Heatherdale Road.

More information will be released by RCMP when the investigation is complete.