A motorist is facing charges following a collision in Steinbach Thursday night. It occurred on Highway #12 between Mckenzie and Lumber Avenues shortly after 5:00 p.m.

RCMP say the male driver of a small black car was speeding and had just cut in front of another vehicle when he lost control, crossed the centre median and t-boned a jeep that was headed in the opposite direction.

The female driver of the jeep was transported to hospital for a precautionary check-up.

Police say the 21-year-old male driver of the car, from the Steinbach area, will be charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences.