On September 13, 2024, at approximately 7:39 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred at the corner of Portage Avenue and Bedson Street.
Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended to a pedestrian who had succumbed to their injuries. Three additional patients were transported to the hospital, all currently listed as stable.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the Ford F150 was traveling eastbound on Portage Avenue, near Bedson Street, when it collided with a pedestrian and a bus shelter. A secondary vehicle, hydro pole, and gas station were also damaged during the incident.
Anyone with information, including video or dash camera video footage regarding this incident, is asked to contact Traffic Division investigators at 204-986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 (TIPS) or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.