Drunk Driver Causes Crash at Pembina & Bishop Grandin

Manitoba Post StaffNews

UPDATE – OCTOBER 21, 2018 @ 2:25PM – Police have confirmed details regarding the 2-vehicle collision on Pembina Highway and Bishop Grandin Blvd.

A pick-up truck, northbound on Pembina Highway collided with a vehicle making a southbound turn from Bishop Grandin Boulevard.

The driver of the truck was taken to hospital in critical condition, however, he has since been upgraded to stable. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital in unstable condition but has since been upgraded as well.

The driver of the truck, a 31-year-old man from Winnipeg, was arrested and will be charged with Driving While Ability Impaired (alcohol) Cause Bodily Harm and Refuse to Provide Sample. He was released on a Promise to Appear.

WINNIPEG – An accident early Sunday morning on Pembina Highway at Bishop Grandin Boulevard had part of Pembina closed for a few hours, it’s now open.

The accident involved two vehicles and happened around 4:30AM according to a tweet by Winnipeg Police.

There are multiple media reports suggesting three people were taken to hospital, this has not been confirmed by police.

Police have also not released any on what caused the crash.

Manitoba Post will continue to follow the story and provide details as they become available.