On July 14, just before 2pm, East St. Paul RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene of a three vehicle collision on Highway 59 at Wenzel street.
Investigation has revealed that a Ford pick-up truck was eastbound on Wenzel street turning north on to Highway 59. The pick-up truck collided with a 2004 Chevrolet Venture, and subsequently a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. The pick-up truck rolled over at least once during the collision.
The driver and lone occupant of the pick-up truck, a 55-year-old man from Winnipeg, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver and lone occupant of the Chevrolet Venture, a 51-year-old woman, was transported to hospital with non life threatening injuries. The driver and lone occupant of the Chevrolet Cavalier, a 24-year-old man from Winnipeg, was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
An RCMP Traffic Collision Analyst attended to assist with the investigation.
Police continue to investigate.
