On March 14, 2011, at approximately 10:30pm, Steinbach RCMP as well as local Emergency Services and EMS were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle collision on PR 303, east of PR 216 in the RM of Hanover.
Investigation indicates that a 1999 Suzuki was traveling westbound when it crossed the center line of the highway and collided with an eastbound 2007 Volvo Semi.
Both drivers were transported from the scene by ambulance.
The driver of the Suzuki, a 16-year-old male from the Steinbach area, was transported to the hospital in Steinbach, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the truck was not seriously injured.
Speed or alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this collision. Weather was likely a contributing factor due to mild temperatures, blowing snow, heavy drifting and icy road conditions.
