Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On December 4, 2023, at 6:35 am, a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1, located near the intersection of Settlers Road in the RM of Springfield, changed the life of a 54-year-old male driver who suffered significant life-altering injuries.
The victim, who has been in hospital for 38 days, was struck by a westbound vehicle, believed to be either a semi-trailer or large cube truck. The suspect vehicle failed to remain at the scene of the collision.
Oakbank RCMP continue to seek out any additional witnesses and ask that anyone who may have been driving in that area that morning, or may have been provided information in regards to this collision, to contact the Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Oakbank RCMP continue to investigate.
On December 4, 2023, at 6:35 am, officers from Oakbank RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision that occurred in the westbound lane of Highway 1, located at the intersection of Settlers Road in the RM of Springfield.
Officers arrived on scene and located a single vehicle with extensive damage to the passenger side. The 54-year-old male driver, from the RM of Tache, suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.
Investigators believe that the victim’s vehicle had either entered the intersection from the south, or was westbound on Highway 1 when it lost control and spun sideways, and was subsequently struck by a westbound vehicle, believed to be a semi-trailer or very large truck.
Road conditions at the time of the collision were very icy with heavy fog in the area.
RCMP are requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or may have been driving in the area at the time to contact the Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Oakbank RCMP continue to investigate.