News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, December 17, 2014     Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Update – C14-268007 As previously released, on December 16, 2014 at approximately 2:40 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Dugald Road and Lagimodiere Boulevard for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a semi tractor-trailer.   The adult male driver of the semi was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name will not be released.   Early investigation has revealed that multiple vehicles had been involved in a collision ahead of the semi.  When the driver stopped to avoid the involved vehicles, the load of scrap railway track being carried on the trailer penetrated the cab of the truck, pinning the driver.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6271 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.