News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, December 14, 2013 SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION UPDATE - ARREST - C13-185798 As previously released, on September 12, 2013 at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of McPhillips Street and Machray Avenue regarding a serious collision involving a motorcycle and cyclist.   The investigation revealed that a Triumph motorcycle was being operated by a 32 year old male northbound on McPhillips Street. In the area of the intersection, the driver of the motorcycle collided with the cyclist.   The driver of the motorcycle was ejected which resulted in serious injuries. He was transported in critical condition.    The cyclist, a 23 year old male sustained non-life threatening injuries.   Both speed and alcohol were factors in the collision.   Members of the Central Traffic Unit continued with the investigation and on December 13 the driver of the motorcycle, a resident of Winnipeg, was arrested and is facing charges of: Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Driving While Ability Impaired Causing Bodily Harm Driving with more than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood Causing Bodily Harm Drive without motor vehicle liability insurance (H.T.A.) As a novice driver who has alcohol in his or her blood, operate or have care or control of a motor vehicle or off-road vehicle (H.T.A.) He was released via a Promise to Appear.   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.