A 19-year-old Stettler man is in court today after being charged in the ongoing investigation of a fatal collision early Saturday.

RCMP said a pick-up left a gravel road five kilometres northwest of Stettler, striking a stand of trees around 1:30 a.m.

The 17-year-old female passenger died at the scene.

Trevor James Dahl has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle causing death and failing to comply to supply a blood sample.

Police said alcohol and speed were factors, and neither occupant were wearing seatbelts.