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Thursday, September 20, 2012 FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION C12-189815 On September 20, 2012, at approximately 3:50 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Beverley Street and Portage Avenue regarding a serious motor vehicle collision. Attending members have determined that a white Toyota Prius cab was travelling southbound on Beverley Street near Portage Avenue. The cab was being operated by a 31 year old male and was occupied by a 43 year old male passenger. The investigation has revealed that the cab collided with a tree on the west side of Beverley Street just prior to Portage Avenue. Both occupants were initially conveyed from the scene in critical condition. Since that time, the 43 year old male occupant has been pronounced deceased. The driver remains in critical condition. Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit continue to investigate. Officers are currently evaluating the scene and reviewing information provided to determine the cause of the collision. Surveillance video from within the cab will be reviewed. The investigation is continuing and notifications are pending. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or events leading up to the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204 986-6271. STOLEN VEHICLE /MOTOR VEHICLE COLLSION – ARREST C12-188685 C12-189284 On September 19, 2012, at approximately 11:35 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were travelling southbound on Sturgeon Road from Inkster Boulevard when they observed a northbound Jeep Cherokee travelling at a high rate of speed. Officers turned around and due to the excessive speed of the suspect vehicle, a significant distance was created. Officers noted that the driver was swerving in and out of traffic on multiple occasions placing members of the public at risk. The suspect vehicle proceeded eastbound onto Inkster Boulevard continuing to drive in an erratic manner. The suspect vehicle eventually collided with a tractor trailer that was travelling in a westbound direction. As a result of the collision, the suspect vehicle rolled and came to rest in the ditch on the north side of Inkster Boulevard. WPS members attended the scene and located the driver of the Jeep Cherokee. He was in stable condition. The occupants of the tractor trailer were not injured. The investigation has revealed that the Jeep Cherokee and license plates had previously been stolen from the Winnipeg area on September 18, 2012. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee was arrested at which time he became uncooperative and aggressive with officers. George Elliot PRIESTON, 44 years has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement: Possess Property Obtained by Crime x 2, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Drive while Disqualified (HTA), Fail to Comply with Condition Recognizance, Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily x 2. He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre. For further information contact either: Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police |
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