Posted on 04/29/2009, 1:59 pm, by mySteinbach

At approximately 11:04 AM, Brandon RCMP as well as Emergency crews from Shilo, were dispatched to a  fatal two vehicle collision involving a SUV and a Farm Implement, on Highway # 340,  approximately 3 miles south of Shilo.

Investigation has determined that the North bound SUV collided with the South bound Farm implement, that was  being pulled by a tractor.

The Driver and lone occupant in the SUV, was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The operator of the Farm implement was not injured.

RCMP have had to close Highway # 340 between Shilo and the Wawanessa while the investigation continues.

The name of the deceased will not be released at this time pending notification of the Next of Kin.

Staff/Sergeant Mike Zens
Blue Hills Area Commander
20-726-7524