Winnipeg, Manitoba – A 69-year-old man is recovering after being struck in a vehicle-pedestrian collision Thursday evening at a busy Winnipeg intersection.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers responded just before 5:00 p.m. Thursday to the area of Country Club Boulevard and Portage Avenue following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. Authorities said the man was transported to a hospital in critical condition but was later upgraded to stable condition.
Police said the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No charges have been announced as of Friday, and the circumstances leading up to the collision remain under review.
The intersection, located along one of Winnipeg’s major thoroughfares, experienced temporary disruptions as emergency crews responded and began their investigation. Traffic in the area was impacted during the evening commute, though normal flow has since resumed.
Investigators with the Traffic Division are continuing to examine factors that may have contributed to the crash, including road conditions, visibility, and driver or pedestrian actions at the time of the incident.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dashcam, security, or cellphone video from the area around the time of the incident to come forward. Information can be provided directly to the Traffic Unit or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
No additional details about the individuals involved have been released.
As the investigation continues, officials are reminding both drivers and pedestrians to remain alert and cautious, particularly along high-traffic corridors like Portage Avenue.
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