Two killed in crash near Newdale

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Blizzard conditions are believed to be a factor in a fatal vehicle collision that left two men dead this weekend. 

On Friday at 10:30 a.m., Yellowhead RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 west of Newdale in the RM of Yellowhead. 

An RCMP press release reported the initial investigation has determined that a pickup truck travelling west on Highway 16 crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with an eastbound semi-trailer. 

The two occupants of the pickup were a man, 45, from Tofield, Alta., and a man, 60, from Elora, Ont., who were both pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The man driving the semi-trailer, from Melfort, Sask., received minor physical injuries and was treated on scene. 

The vehicles involved in the collision both caught fire, becoming fully engulfed in flames. The fire department responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. 

Yellowhead RCMP, along with an RCMP forensic collision reconstructionist, continue to investigate. 

 

Other police briefs for Feb. 22:

Hilton man reported missing

RCMP are searching for a man reported missing from Hilton. 

On Friday, Killarney RCMP received reports that Adam Graham, 38, was missing at about 10:15 a.m. 

Graham was last seen in Swift Current, Sask., Thursday. 

He is believed to be headed to British Columbia to visit relatives, but he had not been seen or heard from since his stop in Saskatchewan. 

Graham is driving a grey 2011 GMC S125 pickup truck with Manitoba licence plate GJJ 779. He is described as Caucasian, five feet six inches, 159 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He may have a beard. 

If you have information, call Killarney RCMP at 204-523-4820, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or visit the secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com. 

Man dies in snowmobile accident

A man from Winnipeg died after a snowmobile accident in southern Manitoba on the weekend. 

Killarney RCMP responded via snowmobile to reports of a collision in the Lake Metigoshe area of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park on Sunday. 

An RCMP press release reported an investigation determined a group of four adult snowmobilers were riding on groomed trails when the lead rider drifted off the trail. It is believed one of the skis was pulled in the loose snow, and the rider hit a tree head-on. 

The man, 62, was pronounced deceased on scene. 

RCMP is reporting alcohol was not a factor in the collision, and the rider was wearing safety equipment. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Drugs found during vehicle stop 

Brandon police conducted a vehicle stop in the 3600 block of Richmond Avenue at 5:20 a.m. Monday. 

During the investigation, officers located a small amount of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl. 

One of the occupants was a 41-year-old man from rural Manitoba who acknowledged possession of the drugs. 

He was released to appear in court in May and faces three counts of possession of the listed drugs.

Breach of undertaking 

At 3:05 p.m. Friday, Brandon Police Service officers responded to a residence in the west end for a reported disturbance within the home. 

There were several people in the home that appeared to have been involved in a physical altercation, but nobody provided officers with information. 

A 27-year-old man Brandon man was on scene with numerous conditions to have no contact or communication with a woman who was also present. 

The man was taken into custody to appear before a judge facing eight counts of failure to comply with an undertaking.

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