Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Was Already Dead in Second Collision
A tragic incident unfolded near Dugald, Manitoba early on Thursday morning, revealing a shocking sequence of events. According to a recent investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a woman who was fatally hit by a truck had already perished in an earlier hit-and-run incident. The RCMP has identified the victim as a 27-year-old woman from Winnipeg, dispelling initial reports that she was a teenager.
The harrowing turn of events took place on Highway 15 near Dugald at around 2 a.m., when a pickup truck driver unexpectedly struck the lifeless body and promptly alerted emergency services. Unfortunately, paramedics arrived only to confirm the woman’s demise at the scene.
Following an autopsy, it was determined that the woman had succumbed to injuries sustained from being hit by a vehicle prior to the 1:50 a.m. collision. Disturbingly, the vehicle involved in the initial hit-and-run incident had fled the scene, leaving the woman in a vulnerable and tragic state.
Upon receiving the new information, law enforcement officers scoured the accident site and discovered fragments of the suspect vehicle, which were then seized for further investigation. The RCMP is now calling upon the public’s cooperation, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in shedding light on this distressing case.
If you possess any information that could aid the ongoing investigation, please reach out to the Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391. Alternatively, you can provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit them online at http://www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, as the loss of a young woman’s life under these circumstances is truly heartbreaking. The RCMP’s diligent efforts to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victim and her family are commendable. May this investigation swiftly lead to the apprehension of those responsible and provide some solace to those affected by this senseless tragedy.
