News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, April 8, 2015       Update - Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – C15-68746 As previously released- On April 7, 2015 at approximately 9:05 a.m., emergency services responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at Keewatin Street and Burrows Avenue involving a pedestrian and Winnipeg transit bus.   As a result of the collision, a 72-year-old female pedestrian succumbed to her injuries.   Traffic Collision Investigators have determined that the pedestrian was standing on the southwest corner of Keewatin Street and Burrows Avenue with the intention of crossing in an eastbound direction at the pedestrian corridor.  A transit bus travelling east on Burrows Avenue turned southbound onto Keewatin Street and struck the victim causing her to fall under the bus.   The bus stopped and emergency personnel were notified.     Anyone with further information regarding the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.   The investigation is continuing.   Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – C15-69235 On April 7, 2015 at approximately 11:00 p.m., police and paramedics responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of McPhillips Street and Jefferson Avenue.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears a male running into traffic in an eastbound direction was struck by a northbound pick-up truck.   An adult male pedestrian has been pronounced deceased. He has been identified, however notifications are pending.   Anyone with further information regarding the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.     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.