Posted on 07/04/2010, 10:53 am, by mySteinbach

On July 3, 2010, at about 4:26am, Carberry and Souris RCMP detachments were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on PR 340, about 6 miles south of Shilo, in the RM of Cornwallis.
 
Investigation revealed that a grey 1993 Toyota Tacoma truck was traveling north on PR 340 from Wawanesa, when the driver lost control and rolled the truck 2 times. The two occupants, the driver and front passenger were taken to hospital. The 21-year-old male driver of Shilo Manitoba was pronounced deceased upon arriving at the hospital. The 21-year-old male passenger of Brandon, was treated and released from hospital with minor injuries.
 
The name of the deceased is not being released without permission from the next of Kin.
 
Alcohol is suspected a factor, while poor driving and road conditions due to a violent thunderstorm during the incident are considered contributing factors.
 
The investigation continues.
 
Cst. Greg Stephens
Souris RCMP Detachment
483-2854