Posted on 04/11/2013, 3:13 pm, by mySteinbach
On April 9, 2013, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to the scene of a semi-trailer rollover on Highway 16 at the junction of Highway 1.
RCMP report that upon arrival, a semi-trailer, that was hauling hogs, was found its side at the same location.
Police say that the semi driver, identified as a 20-year-old area man, was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He has been charged with imprudent driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police also noted that six hog were destroyed due to various injuries sustained from the collision. The remainder have been picked up by the owners.
