On July 24, 2010, at approximately 4:30am, Cross Lake RCMP, as well as local EMS were dispatched to the scene of a fatal hit and run.
Investigation revealed that a 22-year-old male from Cross lake had been on the road near the Island Park area of Cross Lake when he was struck by a vehicle. Efforts to resuscitate the injured man were unsuccessful and he succumbed to his injuries.
An RCMP Traffic Analyst attended the scene to assist with the investigation.
The name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. There were no other injuries or damages reported.
Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Cross Lake RCMP Detachment at (204)676-2600 or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
RCMP Media Relations
Tel:(204)983-8497