In a significant development, a constable with the Winnipeg Police Service has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act for his alleged role in a downtown automobile collision.
The accident transpired on the evening of April 16th near the convergence of Notre Dame Avenue and Donald Street. Initial images indicated the severe magnitude of the accident, with a police cruiser smashing into a local building and a smaller, red civilian vehicle bearing substantial damages.
Ordinary traffic was displaced as police officials cordoned off the collision site, denoting evidence markers on the ground. The driver of the red automobile, a civilian, suffered a broken rib from the incident and received immediate medical attention in a local hospital. Two police officers, reportedly involved in the accident, were medically examined but subsequently cleared.
Due to the severity of the civilian’s injuries, Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit (IIU), tasked with overseeing matters involving the police force, initiated a thorough investigation into the incident.
Pursuant to their findings released on Wednesday, the IIU has charged Const. Landan Ramage under the Highway Traffic Act for neglecting to engage his siren and for failure to uphold due regard for safety while driving. These charges have yet to be deliberated upon in a court of law.
While grappling with these charges, Const. Ramage maintains active duty within the Winnipeg Police Service. As customary, the incident will undergo a comprehensive review by the collision review board of the police department.
The IIU refrains from further commentary on this matter due to its tenure within the justice system. All parties involved await the next steps of the process, demonstrating the balance between law enforcement responsibilities and accountability in dire circumstances.
