Driver charged after school patrol injured: C26-273128 (Sargent Avenue/Dominion Street)

Released: November 4, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

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On October 26, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school-aged pedestrian at Sargent Avenue and Dominion Street around 3:30 p.m.

Police attended the hospital as the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service had already transported the child who was in stable condition.

Investigators determined a vehicle had collided with a light standard, and in a chain of events struck the child who was performing school patrol duties at the intersection.

The driver remained on scene and the investigation continued by the Traffic Division.

On November 3, 2026, the investigation concluded and the driver was issued the following tickets under the Highway Traffic Act:

  • Drive Imprudently
  • Disobey Traffic Control Device
  • As the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident, fail to give required information to a person injured in the accident
  • As the owner of a vehicle and being present when an accident occurred failed to make a police report

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