Investigation has determined that a two-vehicle collision on Raleigh Street in the RM of East St. Paul that occurred on April 10, occurred following a pre-arranged meeting to sell an item. The meeting escalated into a physical altercation between the occupants of both vehicles, which led to one vehicle chasing the other and causing the crash.
The driver of the Nissan pickup truck, a 30-year-old man from Winnipeg, has been arrested and charged on four counts for each charge: the dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. He was released for a future court date.
The four individuals in the Dodge pickup truck, all from Winnipeg, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
“Whenever you are meeting to conduct a transaction with unknown individuals, we encourage you to choose a safe place to meet,” said Staff Sergeant Mitch Tkachuk of the Selkirk RCMP. “There are safe exchange zones throughout the province. Choose a well-lighted, highly populated area, and try not to go by yourself. Never enter another vehicle to complete a transaction. Always have a method of removing yourself from the situation if it becomes necessary to do so.”
The investigation continues.
