Steinbach RCMP are reporting that a 73-year-old Steinbach man has recently died after the snowmobile he was driving collided with a vehicle on Highway 12 near Clearsprings Road.
On January 11, 2023, at approximately 7:40am, Steinbach RCMP responded to a report of a collision involving a vehicle and snowmobile.
Police investigation determined that a 73-year-old Steinbach man attempted to cross Highway 12, traveling east on his snowmobile. The man was then struck by a southbound pickup truck being driven by a 45-year-old Ste. Anne woman.
RCMP report that the 73-year-old man, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced deceased on scene. The 45-year-old woman was not physically injured in this incident.
Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate this incident.