It was one year ago today that Albert Bradley Flett, known to everyone as Brad, was walking to a friend's place in his home community of Peguis First Nation. It was a cold, but clear evening on February 1, 2020, and a snowmobile poker derby taking place in the community created a hub of activity- people, cars, and snowmobiles were everywhere. Brad was walking on West Road, only a short distance behind his group of friends, when at around 6:00 pm, he was struck by what police believe to be an all-terrain vehicle. As he was behind them, Brad's friends did not see the collision happen, but when they heard it, and realized that Brad was struck, they began administering first aid right away. Fisher Branch RCMP received the frantic 911 call at 6:05 pm and immediately responded. When RCMP and Emergency services arrived at scene, Brad had already died.
Brad was 52-years-old when he died. He was a dad to a teenage boy. He came from a large, loving family and was one of nine siblings. "Brad loved to travel and embraced the traditional way of life. He was kind and gentle and would give the shirt off his back if someone else was in need. He was a loving father to his son Philip, and we all miss him dearly," said Brad's sister Rose.
One act on one roadway on one fateful night ripped Brad away from his family, and since that moment, the RCMP has been actively investigating Brad's death. Investigators have interviewed dozens of people, reviewed video surveillance, followed up on every tip, and have been working with the Criminal Collision Investigation Team.
Rose is organizing a Walk for Justice/Memorial for Brad, to take place today, February 1, 2021, in Peguis First Nation, to mark the 1-year anniversary of her brother's death. "We don't want Brad to be forgotten and will continue to bring attention to his death until we get answers. Someone knows something. Please, if you have any information, call police."
If you have information on Brad's death, please call Fisher Branch RCMP at 204- 372-8484, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.