Posted on 05/16/2009, 9:10 pm, by mySteinbach
On Friday, May 15, 2009 at about 11:20 p.m., Thompson RCMP responded to a report of a fatal motor vehicle collision, in the Juniper area of the city of Thompson.
A 59-year-old female was later pronounced dead at the Thompson General Hospital.
A 54-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving causing death and is currently being held in custody.
An autopsy will be performed in Winnipeg.
Thompson Major Crime Unit, Winnipeg Serious Crime Unit, Thompson Forensic Identification Section and The Pas Forensic Identification Section are assisting the Thompson RCMP.
RCMP are investigating the circumstances as suspicious. The investigation is continuing.
Sgt Line Karpish
Media Relations
(204) 983-8497
