On September 12, 2012, just after 2:30am, Central Plains RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 between Angle Road and Alexander Avenue in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation also attended to assist.
Investigation revealed that a semi truck that was traveling west on Highway 1, lost control and collided with the overpass. The semi truck ended up in the median under the bridge after the collision. The guard rail on the north side of the overpass as well as the concrete barrier between the east and westbound lanes sustained damage leaving large pieces of debris on the highway.
No injuries were reported in this incident.
Police say that the female driver from Labelle, Quebec, has been charged with imprudent driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police continue to investigate.
