The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating a motor vehicle collision near Winnipegosis that resulted in a female sustaining a serious injury.
The RCMP notified the IIU on May 21 of an incident that occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. that same day. According to the notification, a police officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 20, approximately 5 km south of Winnipegosis. Emergency lights were activated and the officer was completing a U-turn when a collision occurred with another vehicle containing two occupants. One of the occupants of the civilian vehicle was transported to Dauphin Hospital for treatment for a fractured rib and ankle.
As a fractured rib is defined as a serious injury, 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.
