On March 23, 2010, at about 9pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist on Long Plain FN.
Portage la Prairie RCMP, EMS and Long Plain Fire Department attended the location. A 17-year-old female from Long Plain FN was located injured at the scene. Efforts to save her were unsuccessful and she succumbed to her injuries.
Investigation revealed that the victim had been riding a bicycle on the roadway at the time of the collision. A 33-year-old male from Long Plain FN was arrested at the location and remains in police custody with charges pending. He was reported to have been operating a 1998 GMC pick-up truck at the time of the collision.
A traffic analyst from RCMP Traffic Services attended to assist with the investigation.
Alcohol is considered a factor in the collision and police continue to investigate.
Cst. Shawn Smith
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel:(204)239-8908
