Arrest made and charges laid in relation to January 2024 fatal motor vehicle collision : C24-9151

Released: October 9, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

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Update:

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Traffic Collision Investigation Section (TCI) members continued to investigate the January 13, 2024 motor vehicle collision involving an 18-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and Cecil Street. The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition and subsequently pronounced deceased.

TCI investigators submitted the collision analysis to the Provincial Crown’s office who authorized a charge under the Highway Traffic Act.

On October 7, 2025, the driver of the involved vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was arrested and has been charged with Drive Carelessly – Cause Death. He has been released on an Appearance Notice to attend court at a later date.

As previously released:

On January 13, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service was alerted to the report of a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and Cecil Street.

Dispatched West District General Patrol units were advised by members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service that the pedestrian had been transported to hospital in critical condition where he was subsequently pronounced deceased. The driver and lone occupant of the involved vehicle remained on scene and spoke with investigating officers.

Members of the Traffic Division assumed the investigation and have identified the pedestrian as an 18-year-old male from Winnipeg.

Through their investigation, investigators determined the victim had run in front of the involved vehicle which was being driven southbound on Notre Dame Avenue approaching Cecil Street. The vehicle collided with the pedestrian resulting in life-altering injuries. The involved driver stopped his vehicle, called police and provided emergency medical care to the victim until ambulance arrived. The driver remained on scene and spoke with officers.

Notifications to family have been made.

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