Winnipeg Police Service News Release

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 2010   FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION    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.   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 criminal charges.   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.   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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