Manitoba RCMP: High-Speed Pickup Stopped on Highway 11

Community Safety Alert – Licence Suspended After High-Speed Stop

On the evening of June 25, 2026, officers from Lac du Bonnet RCMP stopped a pickup truck that had been recorded at an extremely high speed on a rural highway in Manitoba. Police were travelling north on Highway 11, about two miles north of Provincial Road 317 in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, when they observed a southbound pickup truck moving at a dangerously high rate of speed in a 100 km/h zone.

RCMP members quickly reversed direction and stopped the vehicle on Provincial Road 317. A mandatory roadside alcohol screening was completed, and the driver received an immediate administrative consequence along with significant penalties for speeding, including a licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.

Official Incident Details

According to the official release from RCMP Manitoba, the following details were reported:

• Date & time: June 25, 2026, at approximately 6:25 p.m.
• Location of patrol: Highway 11, about 2 miles north of Provincial Road 317, in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba.
• Vehicle observed: Pickup truck travelling southbound.
• Recorded speed: 163 km/h in a posted 100 km/h speed zone.
• Traffic stop location: Vehicle was pulled over on Provincial Road 317.
• Roadside test: Mandatory alcohol screening was conducted and resulted in a “warn.”
• Driver: 25-year-old male resident of the RM of Alexander.
• Immediate consequences imposed:
  • Driver’s licence suspended for 72 hours.
  • Vehicle impounded for 72 hours.
  • Fine of $875 issued for speeding.
  • Serious offence notice served to the driver.

Dangerous driving and impaired-related roadside warnings remain a concern across rural and small-town Canada. While each community has its own risk profile, understanding local trends through tools like our municipal crime statistics and safety data can help residents see how traffic and impaired-driving enforcement fit into the broader public safety picture.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the serious risk posed when high speeds and potential alcohol involvement intersect on rural highways. At 163 km/h, drivers have drastically reduced reaction time, turning any unexpected hazard—such as wildlife, slow-moving farm equipment, or oncoming traffic—into a potentially fatal collision risk. Combined with a roadside “warn” reading, the safety margin for everyone on the road is significantly compromised.

We encourage Manitoba drivers to plan ahead for safe transportation if they intend to drink, to strictly follow posted speed limits, and to speak up when friends or family appear unfit to drive. Community vigilance and a shared commitment to road safety can prevent serious crashes before they occur. Reporting dangerous driving to local police or RCMP detachments when it is safe to do so is an important way citizens can contribute to safer roads across Manitoba.

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.