Highway 1 crash leaves man with ‘life-altering’ injuries: RCMP

Mounties search for suspect in hit and run Mounties are once again asking for someone to come forward following a serious hit and run last month.

The Manitoba RCMP is looking for witnesses in a December 2023 crash in the RM of Springfield that left a man with serious injuries.

The two-vehicle crash took place around 6:35 a.m. on Dec. 4 on Highway 1 near the intersection of Settlers Road.

According to police, the victim either entered the intersection from the south or was travelling west on Highway 1 when he lost control of his car and spun sideways. RCMP notes the car was then hit by a westbound vehicle that is believed to be a semi-trailer or a large cube truck.

The road was icy at the time of the crash and there was heavy fog in the area.

Mounties said a 54-year-old man sustained “life-altering injuries” and has been in the hospital for 38 days.

The suspect vehicle did not remain at the scene.

Oakbank RCMP officers are looking for witnesses to the crash. Anyone who was driving in the area that morning or who may have information about the incident is asked to call 204-444-3391 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police continue to investigate.