News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, December 27, 2014     Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Update – C14-274849 As released earlier today, on December 27, 2014 at 1:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Sherbrook Street and Alexander Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle collision.   A 29-year-old male pedestrian was located and transported to hospital in critical condition where he remains.   Sherbrook Street between Logan Avenue and Pacific Avenue was closed to traffic for several hours.   Early investigation has revealed that a Ford Fusion was being driven eastbound on Alexander Avenue at a high rate of speed.  When the vehicle reached Sherbrook Street, it went up and over the concrete median and struck a pedestrian who had been attempting to cross Sherbrook.  The vehicle continued on, struck a vehicle parked in a nearby driveway and then came to rest.  Two male occupants were seen to exit the vehicle and flee on foot.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 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.