The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating a motor vehicle collision that took place yesterday at the intersection of Dalhousie Drive and Pembina Highway, resulting in a male sustaining serious injuries.
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) notified the IIU on December 20, 2020, of an incident that occurred around 8:21pm that same day. According to the notification, an officer was traveling southbound on Pembina Highway in a WPS vehicle when he became involved in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Dalhousie Drive and Pembina Highway.
Both the officer and the driver of the other vehicle, a 52-year-old male, were transported to Health Sciences Centre. According to the notification, the officer sustained minor injuries and was treated and released. The driver of the civilian vehicle sustained a fractured pelvis and broken back.
As a fractured pelvis and broken back are defined as serious injuries, the IIU is mandated to investigate.
Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll free at 1-844-667-6060.
