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Motor Vehicle Collisions
Yesterday, police responded to multiple reports of MVC’s, and vehicles in ditches within the City of Brandon due to the icy road conditions. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. We would like to remind you of what to do should you find yourself in a motor vehicle collision.
Knowing when to call police following a collision can be confusing if you've never experienced an accident, so here are some general guidelines to follow if you are unfortunately involved in an MVC within the City of Brandon.
Ensure your safety and the safety of others who may be involved.
Call 911 if there are injuries.
If possible, move your vehicle to the right side of the road so that others may pass.
Exchange information with the other parties. A quick way to do this is to use your smart phone camera to take a photo of the other driver’s license and registration.
If the vehicles are not drivable or blocking traffic call Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345.
To report your collision to MPI call 1-800-665-2410.
There is no need to notify police after a collision if it is a straightforward fender-bender.
The following factors require police involvement:
Fatality
Hospitalization because of injury
Unlicensed driver or unregistered vehicle
Hit and Run
You failed to get the other driver’s particulars
You suspect the other driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs
If you have any questions you can always call BPS at 204-729-2345.
Visit Manitoba Public Insurance for information on how to report a collision and file a claim:
https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/report-vehicle-claim.aspx
Break and Enter and Theft
On April 1, 2020, police received a report of the theft of a set of tires from a locked fenced compound in the 1900 block of 1 street. Several suspects entered the compound at approximately 2:00 am on March 31, 2020. Anyone with information regarding this theft is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service.
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Sergeant Kirby Sararas #119
Public Information Officer
Community Support
For media inquiries: Working remotely (204)720-8548
Or leave a message on my desk phone (204)729-2373
For general inquiries or to file a report: (204)729-2345
Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477, www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.
CRIME STOPPERS 204-727-TIPS