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Teen Survives Crash That Kills Family
27 Jul
Summary
- A teenager is recovering after a crash claimed three family members.
- The SUV collided with a parked semi on Highway 1.
- First responders and hospital staff are hailed as angels for saving him.
A 17-year-old boy, Alfred Pratt, is showing remarkable resilience as he recovers from a severe brain bleed following a tragic SUV crash on July 20th near Piapot, Saskatchewan. The collision, which occurred on Highway 1, resulted in the deaths of his mother, Carol Pratt, 49, and his grandparents, Judy, 72, and Jim, 75, all from Estevan. Alfred was the sole survivor, airlifted to Regina General Hospital with critical injuries.
The family was returning to Estevan after a week in Calgary when their SUV collided with a semi-trailer parked on the highway's shoulder. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Alfred's uncles have expressed profound gratitude for the Maple Creek RCMP officers, paramedics, and Regina General Hospital staff, crediting them with saving his life and preventing further tragedy for their family.
