Saskatchewan — Gravelbourg RCMP: male charged in relation to June rollover

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On June 18, 2023 at approximately 4:10 a.m., Gravelbourg RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway #58, south of Gravelbourg, SK.

One passenger of the vehicle, a 20-year-old male from Gravelbourg area, was declared deceased by EMS on scene. The driver and a second passenger were taken to hospital for further assessment.

As a result of continued investigation with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist, Gravelbourg RCMP arrested an adult male on October 22.

20-year-old Christopher Otterson from Gravelbourg is charged with:

  • one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code;
  • one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired over 80 mg causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code;
  • one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired causing bodily harm, Section 320.14(2), Criminal Code.
  • one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired over 80 mg causing bodily harm, Section 320.14(2), Criminal Code.

Otterson is scheduled to appear in court in Assiniboia on November 9, 2023.