A 58-year-old man from the La Broquerie area is dead following a three vehicle crash Monday morning. The collision occurred at approximately 11:50 am, along Highway 52 at Road 40E, five kilometres east of Steinbach.
Investigators believe a southbound vehicle driven by a 19-year-old male failed to stop at the intersection of Highway 52. His vehicle proceeded into the intersection and struck a westbound vehicle driven by a 58-year-old male. This pushed his vehicle into oncoming traffic where it collided with an eastbound pickup truck driven by a 49-year-old male.
The 58-year-old died at the scene. The 19-year-old was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the third vehicle was not hurt. All three drivers are from the La Broquerie area.
The 19-year-old has been arrested for Criminal Negligence Causing Death and is currently in police custody.
Alcohol is not a factor and the deceased was wearing his seatbelt.
Officers from the Steinbach detachment along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist continue to investigate.
Highway 52 from Road 39E to Road 41E was closed for several hours Monday afternoon.
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