Over the past month, the Winnipeg Police Service has responded to numerous pedestrian-related collisions, resulting in serious injuries and one fatality. The incidents occurred in parking lots, marked crosswalks, and controlled intersections, and victims ranged from children to adults in their 80s.
The investigations led to charges under the Highway Traffic Act, MPI Serious Offence Notices, and criminal charges related to impaired driving.
These incidents highlight the importance of extra vigilance when approaching intersections by yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks and controlled intersections.
In turn, pedestrians must be extra alert when facing oncoming vehicles. Take a moment to ensure the driver acknowledges your crossing, i.e., by making eye contact, giving a wave, etc.
C26-246688
On September 29, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a woman in her 80s was walking westbound on Roblin Boulevard and crossing at the intersection of Hunterspoint Road, which is controlled by a two-way stop. She was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop at the stop sign as it turned right (eastbound) onto Roblin Boulevard.
The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition; however, she died of her injuries on October 15, 2026. The driver was identified and the investigation is continuing by the Traffic Division.
C26-229405
On September 11, 2026, around 9:45 p.m., a child was struck down by a motor vehicle in a retail parking lot in the 1600 block of Kenaston Boulevard. The child and adult exited a store and were crossing at a pedestrian corridor when a vehicle cut through the parking lot and ran over the child. Police and emergency services were contacted, and the child was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition.
The driver remained on scene and was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Drive Carelessly, Disobey Rules of Laned Highway, Fail to Exercise Due Care for Pedestrian and issued an MPI Serious Offence Notice.
C26-245808
The Winnipeg Police Service previously released information about a motor vehicle collision involving three pedestrians at Plaza Drive and Pembina Highway on September 28, 2026.
C26-252050
On October 5, 2026, around 2:00 a.m., a pedestrian in his 30s was struck by a vehicle making a southbound turn on Arlington Street at Wellington Avenue. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.
The driver in his 30s was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for Drive Imprudently.
C26-252134
On October 5, 2026, at 8:53 a.m., police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at Weatherstone Place and Lakewood Boulevard. A man in his 70s was crossing the intersection at a crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle making a left (northbound) turn onto Lakewood. The man was transported to hospital in critical condition with serious injuries. The investigation is continuing by the Traffic Division.
C26-253314
On October 6, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of De Bourmont Avenue and Elizabeth Road.
A woman in her 70s was walking northbound on De Bourmont Avenue attempting to cross Elizabeth Road at a crosswalk when she was hit by an eastbound vehicle that failed to stop at the four-way stop intersection.
The victim was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition. The investigation is continuing by the Traffic Division.
C26-261469
On October 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., police responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Gateway Road and McLeod Avenue.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was injured and transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and the investigation is continuing by the Traffic Division.
C26-262741
On October 15, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., police responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians on motorized mobility scooters at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and St. Anne’s Road.
The pedestrians in their 60s were crossing the intersection using their motorized mobility scooters when they were struck by a southbound vehicle that was turning left (eastbound) onto Bonita Avenue from St. Anne’s Road. Both individuals were ejected from their scooters and transported to hospital in stable condition with injuries.
A 69-year-old male driver remained on scene and is facing the following charges:
- Operation of a Conveyance While Impaired to Any Degree by BAC or Drug or a Combination of Both
- Within 2 hrs of Ceasing to Operate a Conveyance is Impaired with BAC Equal or Over 80mgs
The investigation is continuing by the Traffic Division.
Anyone with information or video including dash camera footage regarding any of these incidents can contact the Traffic Division at 204-986-7085.