News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, May 31, 2017   Motor Vehicle Collision – Arrest: C17-116634 On May 30, 2017, at approximately 10:30 p.m., uniform officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Toronto Street and Ellice Avenue. The subject vehicle fled, and almost immediately collided with another vehicle.     The driver of the second vehicle, a male in his sixties, was transported to hospital in unstable condition. His condition has since been upgraded to stable. The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene on foot, but was arrested a short time later.    The driver of the first vehicle, a 30-year-old male, has been charged with numerous offences, including:  - Drive Impaired Cause Bodily Harm  - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle  - Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident Cause Bodily Harm   The accused was detained in custody.   As a result of the involvement of Winnipeg Police members immediately prior to this incident, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) was contacted and has initiated an investigation. All further inquiries regarding this incident are to be directed to the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba.     Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision: C17-116848 On May 31, 2017, at approximately 7:15 a.m., emergency services personnel responded to a 2-vehicle MVC at the intersection of Fermor Avenue and St Marys Road. As a result of the collision one of the vehicles struck a cyclist on the roadway.    The cyclist was transported to hospital in critical condition. The driver of one of the vehicles involved was transported to hospital in stable condition.    Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit remain on scene and are continuing to investigate.    Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Central Traffic Division at 204-986-6271     For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.