NEWDALE – Two passengers on a motorcycle were killed yesterday when their bike collided with a deer on Highway 16 at PR 250, near Newdale, Manitoba.
The motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Highway 16 when it collided with a deer. The driver, a 64-year-old male, along with a 76-year-old female passenger, both from Strathclair, were thrown from the motorcycle.
The 76-year-old female was pronounced deceased on scene.
The 64-year-old male was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factors in the collision.
RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.