Man arrested after ‘catastrophic’ fatal collision in Winnipeg: police
A two-vehicle collision left one woman dead, and another seriously injured, according to Winnipeg police, who arrested a 19-year-old driver at the scene.
A 20-year-old woman died and a 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after a severe crash involving two SUVs in Winnipeg on Sunday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when a stolen 2022 Honda CR-V, driven by a 19-year-old man who was reportedly intoxicated, ran a red light and collided with a Kia Seltos.
The crash resulted in catastrophic damage to both vehicles, with the Honda becoming airborne and rolling over before striking a traffic light standard and a tree. Police determined that speed and impairment were major contributing factors in the collision. The 19-year-old man, who was arrested and treated for minor injuries, is facing charges including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, operation of a conveyance while impaired, and failure to comply with a release order.
The drivers and occupants of both vehicles were assessed at the scene, and the woman from the Honda is now in critical condition in the hospital.
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