News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, August 6th, 2016   Motor Vehicle Collision – C16-162268 On August 5th, 2016 at approximately 12:40 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Higgins Avenue and Main Street in response to a motor vehicle collision that had occurred involving a truck and a pedestrian. The subsequent investigation has determined that the victim may have lost his balance and fell into the westbound lanes of Higgins Avenue just west of Main Street, where he was then struck by a passing tractor trailer. It appears the 51-year-old male victim may have been panhandling at the intersection prior to the collision.   The male was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He has since been upgraded to guarded condition.   Members of the Central Traffic Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.   For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, 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.