Rossburn Safety Alert: Man Charged After High-Speed Van Crash

Community Safety Alert Overview

On the afternoon of April 2, 2026, officers from Russell RCMP responded to a serious incident in Rossburn, Manitoba after a van travelling at high speed struck three parked vehicles on Victoria Avenue. The crash occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m. near a local daycare, at a time when children and parents were coming and going from the building, raising major safety concerns for pedestrians and families in the area.

Following the collision, police linked a nearby assault to the suspected driver. A 31-year-old man from Keeseekowenin was arrested in the community roughly 25 minutes after the crash. He has since been charged with multiple offences, including impaired driving, failing to remain at the scene of a collision, and assault causing bodily harm. Residents who want to understand broader trends in the area can review Rossburn crime statistics and safety data alongside this incident.

Official RCMP Incident Details

According to RCMP, the incident began at about 3:05 p.m. on April 2, when a van collided with three parked vehicles on Victoria Avenue in Rossburn. The location is directly adjacent to a daycare facility, and the timing coincided with families entering and leaving the building. Investigators determined the van was moving at a very high speed, resulting in extensive damage to all four vehicles involved (the van plus the three parked cars).

Shortly after responding to the collision, officers received information that a man matching the driver’s description had just assaulted another man at a nearby hotel. The assault victim was transported to hospital and treated for injuries described as non-life-threatening.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., multiple community members flagged down responding officers and identified a man walking in the area as the suspected driver and assault suspect. Police arrested him without further incident.

The accused has been identified as 31-year-old Lawrence Jade Shingoose of Keeseekowenin. He has been charged with the following offences:

• Assault causing bodily harm
• Uttering threats
• Failing to stop after an accident
• Impaired driving
• Operating a vehicle while over 0.08

Shingoose has been remanded into custody following these charges. At this time, police have not issued any public request for additional witnesses or information in connection with this incident.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how rapidly impaired or reckless driving can escalate into multiple serious public safety risks—especially when it occurs near locations frequented by children, such as daycares and schools. Even though no children were reported injured in this case, the combination of high speed, a busy pedestrian environment, and alleged impairment could easily have resulted in life-threatening harm.

We encourage residents of Rossburn and surrounding communities in Manitoba to remain alert to dangerous driving behaviours, particularly around playgrounds, daycares, school zones, and community hubs. If you see a vehicle being driven erratically, at extreme speed, or in a way that endangers others, contact local police or emergency services as soon as it is safe to do so. When safe, note details such as vehicle description, licence plate, and direction of travel. Shared community vigilance, supported by data such as the Rossburn crime and safety profile, helps reduce the risk of serious collisions and violent incidents and supports our shared goal of safer streets for everyone.

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.