News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, November 23, 2015   Commercial Robbery / Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation – C15-246384 Members of the Winnipeg Police Service are currently on scene at Portage Avenue and Good Street regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m.  All east bound lanes of Portage Avenue remain closed at this time. At approximately 1:20 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service observed a vehicle, suspected to be involved in a commercial robbery earlier in the evening, in the area of Empress Street and Portage Avenue.  Police attempted to stop the vehicle, at which time it fled eastbound on Portage Avenue.  Officers pursued, but due to its high rate of speed, they lost sight of the vehicle.  A short time later the vehicle lost control and struck a building at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Good Street. An adult female was transported to hospital in critical condition where she later succumbed to her injuries.  An adult male fled the scene on foot but was located and arrested without incident a short distance away. The investigation is in its early stages and no further information is available. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified and continues to investigate. For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.