On Aug. 31, at 9:55 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle striking two pedestrians on the Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation.

 

Swan River RCMP officers responded to the scene and learned the pedestrians – a 39-year-old female and 34-year-old male – were walking in the community on Porcupine Bay when they were hit from behind by a male driving an ATV.

 

The female sustained the majority of the impact of the collision and suffered severe injuries. EMS, RCMP officers and community members all performed lifesaving measures. However, despite their efforts, the female succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

 

The male victim was taken to hospital with multiple non-life-threatening injuries.

 

The driver of the ATV was uninjured. He was arrested outside his house, not far from the collision, while standing near the four-wheel vehicle. The ATV was seized and impounded.

 

A 21-year-old Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation male faces numerous charges. He was released from custody on conditions.

 

The investigation continues.