Man injured as police investigate serious motorcycle collision
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A man was taken to hospital after a serious collision involving a motorcycle and car.
It happened on Wednesday at the intersection of Powers Street and Redwood Avenue just after 5 p.m., when police say a motorcycle, driven by a 66-year-old man, collided with a Honda Civic.
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The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital in stable condition, suffering from a serious injury to his lower body.
Anybody with information or dash cam footage is asked to call the WPS Traffic Division at 204-986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.
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