On September 26, 2023, at approximately 3:35 am, Wabowden RCMP responded to a report of a possible hit and run, on Highway 6 near Hwy 373, approximately 10 km south of Wabowden.

 

A driver of a semi-truck had come across some debris on the roadway along with a possible body.

 

Officers attended immediately and located a deceased person in the ditch. It is believed the person was walking along the highway when he was struck and killed by a vehicle.

 

The deceased has been identified as a 34-year-old male originally from Manto Sipi Cree Nation.

 

Further investigation has determined that the 34-year-old male was travelling north on Highway 6, in a vehicle with four occupants, when he was dropped off on the side of the road, south of Wabowden, between 2:00 am- 3:00 am. It is believed the collision occurred shortly thereafter.

 

RCMP are asking anyone with information on this incident to please call Wabowden RCMP at 204-689-2685, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.