Winnipeg police investigate following numerous collisions involving pedestrians over the past month
Posted October 19, 2026 6:33 pm.
It’s been a concerning September and October for drivers and pedestrians in Winnipeg.
On Monday, police reported a slew of collisions involving pedestrians over the past several weeks, including one at the intersection of Roblin Boulevard and Hunterspoint Road, where a man in his 80s was struck and killed.
“Having the right of way does not make you safe,” said WPS Insp. Helen Peters,.
Police say on Sept. 29, the man in his 80s was walking westbound on Roblin and crossing at the intersection of Hunterspoint when a vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign and struck him. He was taken to hospital in stable condition but died of his injuries Oct. 15.
The driver was identified and police are investigating.
In total, police reported a total of eight collisions involving pedestrians resulting in serious injuries and one fatality. Incidents range from parking lots, marked crosswalks and controlled intersections.
“The best way to keep ourselves safe is actually to make eye contact with each other out there on the road. As motorists, make eye contact with pedestrians, you know that they’ve seen you coming and vice versa,” said Peters.
On Sept. 11, police say a child was struck in the retail parking lot in the 1600 block of Kenaston Boulevard. The child and an adult left a store and were crossing at a pedestrian corridor when a vehicle cut through the parking lot and ran the child over, police say. The child was taken to hospital in unstable condition, but later upgraded to stable.
“Whether you’re a motor vehicle driver or you’re a pedestrian, having the right of way means you may cross if it’s safe to do so. But even standing at the side of the road, what we see across all of these instances is that pedestrians are the most vulnerable group of people that share the roadway with everybody else,” said Peters.
WPS highlighted the importance of visibility, saying that if you’re stepping out and it’s dark outside, wear something bright to ensure drivers will see you.
“This isn’t just about who’s at fault. This is about keeping each other safe and doing everything we can as drivers, motor vehicles or pedestrians to help each other out and navigate our roads,” said Peters.
Police say multiple investigations have led to charges, including criminal charges related to impaired driving. Those collisions are as follows:
- Sept. 28: Three children were hit at Plaza Drive and Pembina Highway after a woman in her 70s at the wheel of a Honda Fit was driving west on Plaza Drive when she ran a red light and struck a Ford Fusion at the intersection, causing her vehicle to mount the sidewalk.
- Oct. 5, 2 a.m.: A pedestrian — a man in his 30s — was struck by a vehicle that was making a turn on Arlington Street at Wellington Avenue. The pedestrian was taken to hospital in stable condition, while the driver — also a man in his 30s — was charged under the Highway Traffic Act.
- Oct. 5, 8:53 a.m.: A pedestrian — a man in his 70s — was struck by a vehicle turning at Weatherstone Place and Lakewood Boulevard. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition with serious injuries.
- Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m.: A pedestrian — a woman in her 70s — was stuck while trying to cross Elizabeth Road at De Bourmont Avenue, by a vehicle that failed to stop at a four-way stop. She was taken to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.
- Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m.: A pedestrian — a woman in her 70s — was struck at the intersection of Gateway Road and McLeod Avenue. She was taken to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.
- Oct. 15, 8:30 p.m.: Pedestrians in their 60s were crossing at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and St. Anne’s Road on their mobility scooters, when they were hit by vehicle making a left turn. Both individuals were ejected from their scooters and were taken to hospital in stable condition. The 69-year-old driver stayed at the scene, and has been charged with two offences relating to impaired driving.
Correction: Winnipeg police initially said the person fatally struck at Roblin Boulevard and Hunterspoint Road on Sept. 29, 2026, was a woman. Police later indicated it was in fact a man.
