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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 2010 FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION- UPDATE C10-290723 On Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 shortly after 5:00 p.m. Emergency Services Responders were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Avenue and McPhillips Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival officers located a 53 year old female pedestrian. This female victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition and has since succumbed to her injuries. The female victim's identity will not be released. Officers have learned that a 2005 white full sized van was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and McPhillips Street waiting to make a right hand turn onto Northbound McPhillips Street. As the traffic light changed to green the female pedestrian began crossing McPhillips Street travelling Westbound on the north side of Pacific Avenue and was subsequently struck by the van. This van failed to stop after colliding with the victim and continued driving northbound on McPhillips Street. Witnesses in the area immediately notified police. A 34 year old male has been arrested and will be facing the following charges: - Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident Cause Death - Criminal Negligence Cause Death This investigation is still ongoing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Investigators are requesting anyone who witnessed the collision that have not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have seen this vehicle before or after the collision to contact them at 986-6271. MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS- STATISTICS The following statistics have been complied by the Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit regarding motor vehicle collisions that have involved pedestrians: 2010 (to date) 21 collisions (13 fatal collisions) 2009 13 collisions ( 4 fatal collisions) 2008 9 collisions ( 5 fatal collisions) 2007 25 collisions (13 fatal collisions) FESTIVE SEASON CHECKSTOP PROGRAM IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST C10-290866 On December 23rd, 2010, shortly before 9:00 p.m. a male was operating his vehicle in the area of Elgin Avenue and Juba Street when he was stopped by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program. As a result of this incident a 67 year old male will be facing charges of Drive Impaired, Drive Over 80 mgs%. The male's name will be released once formal charges are laid. IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST C10-290912 On December 23rd, 2010, shortly after 10:00 p.m. a male was operating his vehicle in the area of Pacific Avenue and Juba Street when he was stopped by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program. As a result of this incident a 42 year old male will be facing charges of Drive Impaired, Drive Over 80 mgs%. The male's name will be released once formal charges are laid. IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST C10-290916 On December 23rd, 2010, shortly after 10:00 p.m. a male was operating his vehicle in the area of Kennedy Street and Balmoral Street when he was stopped by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program. As a result of this incident a 37 year old male will be facing charges of Drive Impaired and Refuse Breath Samples. The male's name will be released once formal charges are laid. IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST C10-290917 On December 23rd, 2010, shortly after 10:00 p.m. a female was operating her vehicle in the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Midland Street when she was stopped by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program. As a result of this incident a 48 year old female will be facing charges of Drive Impaired and Refuse Breath Samples. The female's name will be released once formal charges are laid. IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST C10-291005 On December 24th, 2010, shortly before 1:00 a.m. a male was operating his vehicle in the area of Brookside Boulevard and Inkster Boulevard at an extremely high rate of speed when he was stopped by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program. As a result of this incident a 24 year old male will be facing charges of Drive Impaired and Drive Over 80 mgs%. The male's name will be released once formal charges are laid. Statistics for Dec 23rd and 24th 5 Alcohol Screening Device Warnings – 24 hour suspensions issued. For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, 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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