On November 13, 2009, at 5:35pm, Thompson RCMP were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Provincial Road 391, approximately two kilometres north of Thompson, Manitoba.
The pedestrian, a 50-year-old man, from Thompson, was located deceased at the scene. The driver of the northbound vehicle involved in the collision is a 45-year-old man from Thompson.
RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of an RCMP Collision Analyst, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. Poor visibility may have been a contributing factor.
The name of the victim is not being released at the request of the family and no charges have been laid.
Update 11/16/09 3:32pm
The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Tommy Ellis of Thompson.
Andrew Jarvie S/Sgt
Thompson Manitoba
1(204)679-2113
