On May 1, 2010 at approximately 6:45pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a call of a single motor vehicle rollover on Highway 16 and Road 73N in the RM of Portage la Prairie.
Portage la Prairie RCMP attended the location with Portage Emergency Services.
Investigation at the scene revealed that a 43-year-old man, who was the lone occupant of a red 1993 GMC Jimmy, was southbound on Highway 16 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and rolled several times in the east-side ditch. The male was ejected from the vehicle.
CPR was performed on the male by passerbys till EMS attended. The male succumbed to his injuries on scene.
Alcohol and speed appear to be a factor.
A Traffic Analyst attended the scene to assist in the investigation and RCMP continue to investigate.
Cst. Shawn Smith
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel:(204)239-8908
Fax: (204)239-0130
