On August 31, 2022, at approximately 10:10 pm, Dauphin RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 5, near Road 115 W, located seven kilometres west of Dauphin.
The initial investigation has determined that an indigenous male, believed to be in his mid to late 20's, was walking in the eastbound lane of Highway 5 when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle, being driven by a 66-year-old male from Neepawa. The driver of the vehicle immediately pulled over and called 911 and waited for police to arrive.
The unidentified male was pronounced deceased on scene. No other injuries were reported.
RCMP are asking anyone who may have seen an individual walking on Highway 5 prior to the collision to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5050, call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text "TIPMAN" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Dauphin RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist continue to investigate.
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