Manitoba driver warning others about insecure loads after his car was hit by scrap metal
Posted December 10, 2025 5:58 pm.
Last Updated December 10, 2025 8:52 pm.
A close call with a loose piece of flying scrap metal has one Manitoba motorist warning other drivers about insecure loads and the potential damage they can cause.
“I’ve seen enough Final Destination movies to know you’ve got to look at your surroundings, but it’s just something you’d never expect,” said Cris Montecillo, whose car was struck by debris.
Looking at his damaged roof, Montecillo heard two loud bangs on Tuesday while driving: one when an open-trailer truck hit the bridge at the McPhillips Street underpass, and the second, when a piece of scrap metal — one of three — hit his car.
“I’m not sure how big it was, but I know it was pretty heavy, because it dented the roof of my car,” he explained.
Montecillo followed the driver to exchange information, but was unable to get him to stop.
He says this is why companies and hauling services must properly secure their loads, reminding fellow motorists to be prepared for anything.
“No matter how careful you are driving, how safe you think you’re driving, other people might not be, so just be vigilant,” said Montecillo.
Montecillo said he’s glad he wasn’t hurt, but recognizes the situation could have been worse.
Tara Seel, with MPI, says motorists need to take extra care as roads get covered in snow, as dangerous debris may be camouflaged and slippery conditions can limit a driver’s ability to react … with Environment Canada forecasting more snow in the coming days.
She stresses it’s critical for those hauling material to make sure loads are secure, as loose payloads can create dangerous problems.
“Driving at any time of the year, you always have to expect the unexpected, and in Winter, that becomes even more important,” said Seel
“The last thing you want to do is have something fall off and cause a collision where someone gets injured. Property damage is one thing, and it can be devastating, for sure, but the last thing we want is to see people injured, and that can happen very easily.”
