Posted on 06/11/2009, 1:27 pm, by mySteinbach

On the 10th of June, 2009, Blue Hills RCMP responded at 9:25 P.M. to a report of a single vehicle rollover collision on highway 1, approximately 3 miles west of the junction of the #5 highway.

Police investigation has revealed that a 2006 Kia Spectra was involved in the roll over collision. The vehicle was traveling westbound on the Trans Canada highway when it entered into the North Ditch and rolled onto its roof.  Emergency Services with the aid of civilians assisted the male subject who was the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle and he was transported to the Carberry Health Center.

The male has been identified as Mr. Murray Cole age 71 of Elkhorn, Manitoba who was pronounced deceased at the Carberry Hospital.

The matter is still under Police investigation.

G.E. Bardal, Cpl.
Brandon Detachment
204-726-7522