RCMP In Arborg responded to a fatal collision this weekend.

At approximately 6:15 on November 23rd, RCMP was called to a collision six kilometres outside of Arborg in the RM of Bifrost.

An investigation has determined that a pick-up truck driven by a 50-year-old man, that was heading eastbound had collided with the back of an eastbound farm tractor driven by a 59-year-old man.

The ongoing investigation will include a thorough examination of the tractor to determine if the proper lights were on. Lack of visibility may have been a factor.

the 59-year-old driver of the tractor was ejected and pronounced deceased on scene.

The 50-year-old driver of the pickup truck was not injured in the accident and was arrested for impaired operation and transported back to the Arborg Detachment.

He was later released from custody with various court-imposed conditions and scheduled to appear in court at a later date on charges including Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death.