A 22-year-old male from Emerson has lost his life following a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in the RM of Emerson-Franklin.

Emerson RCMP responded to the single-vehicle collision just east of Emerson.

The investigation determined the vehicle was traveling on PR 200 when it struck a guardrail, went off the road, and caught fire.

The 22-year-old driver and lone occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Emerson RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.