A man believed to be in his 40s was found dead on Highway 391 just north of Thompson around 1 a.m. March 22, RCMP say.
A vehicle-pedestrian collision was reported to police and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP believe a vehicle hit him but there was no vehicle present when police arrived.
Three RCMP officers were still at the scene around 10:30 a.m. and a forensic collision reconstruction vehicle was headed north to the site around 10:40 a.m. Thompson RCMP and RCMP forensic collision reconstructionists continue to investigate.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about it can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-691 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Secure tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
