Community Alert: Fatal Motorcycle–Pickup Crash in RM of St. Andrews

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Community Alert: Fatal Motorcycle–Pickup Crash in RM of St. Andrews

Section 1: The Alert

On the afternoon of June 13, 2026, Selkirk RCMP responded to a deadly collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in the Rural Municipality (RM) of St. Andrews, Manitoba. Two people from Winnipeg travelling on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Provincial Road 320 (Breezy Point Road) and the access road leading to Highway 4. A group of motorcycles was moving north on Breezy Point Road and turning west toward Highway 4 when one of the motorcycles was struck by a southbound pickup truck. The truck’s driver, a 26-year-old man from the RM of St. Andrews, was not injured. The incident remains under active RCMP investigation.

Section 2: Official Details

According to information released by Selkirk RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services, the following details are confirmed:

  • Date and time of collision: June 13, 2026, at approximately 1:14 p.m.
  • Responding agency: Selkirk RCMP, with support from Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services.
  • Location: Intersection of Provincial Road 320 (Breezy Point Road) and the access road to Highway 4 in the RM of St. Andrews, Manitoba.
  • Vehicles involved:
    • One motorcycle travelling in a northbound group on Breezy Point Road, turning west onto the access road to Highway 4.
    • One southbound pickup truck travelling on Breezy Point Road (PR 320).
  • Sequence described by RCMP: A group of motorcycles was heading north on Breezy Point Road and beginning a westbound turn toward the Highway 4 access road. As one motorcycle attempted this westbound turn, it was hit by a pickup truck coming south on Breezy Point Road.
  • Pickup truck driver: 26-year-old man from the RM of St. Andrews; no physical injuries reported.
  • Motorcycle occupants (deceased):
    • Driver: 65-year-old man from Winnipeg.
    • Passenger: 72-year-old woman from Winnipeg.
    • Both were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.
  • Investigation status: The collision is under ongoing investigation by Selkirk RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services. No further details on contributing factors or potential charges have been released at this time.

This incident occurred within the policing area served by Selkirk RCMP, which covers a mix of urban and rural routes. For broader local context on trends and risk factors in the region, you can review Selkirk, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data compiled by CrimeCanada.ca.

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Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this fatal collision highlights the serious risks faced by motorcyclists and drivers on Manitoba’s regional and rural highways. Intersections like the one at PR 320 and the Highway 4 access road can be particularly hazardous when traffic flows in multiple directions and visibility or speed become factors, especially when groups of motorcycles are turning across oncoming lanes.

To help reduce the risk of similar tragedies, we encourage all road users in Manitoba to follow these general safety practices:

  • Motorists: Actively scan for motorcycles at intersections and when approaching turning traffic. Motorcycles are smaller and can be harder to judge for distance and speed; slow down when you see a group of riders and be prepared for multiple vehicles turning.
  • Motorcyclists: When riding in a group, maintain clear spacing and visible lane position, especially when turning across oncoming traffic. Use signals early and ensure each rider has a safe gap before initiating a turn.
  • All drivers and riders: Adjust speed on rural and regional roads, where sightlines, turning traffic, and mixed vehicle types can change quickly. Extra caution at access roads, highway ramps, and secondary intersections can prevent life-altering collisions.

CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer communities by sharing timely, clearly explained safety information. Fatal roadway incidents like this one affect families, first responders, and the wider community, underscoring the importance of vigilance and shared responsibility on Manitoba’s roads.


Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.

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