Posted on 06/16/2011, 9:30 am, by mySteinbach

At about 10:45pm on June 11, 2011, Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Minitonas Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover at Wellman Lake.

A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on Regatta Bay Road, near the Wellman Lake cottages when the vehicle lost control and rolled. The passenger was ejected from vehicle which landed on top of him.

The passenger, a 17-year-old male from Birch River, was transported to Swan Valley Health Center where he was pronounced deceased on June 12, 2011. The driver, an 18-year-old male from Birch River, was transported to Swan Valley Health Center for minor injuries and released.

Investigation is continuing and alcohol is believed to be a factor.