Winnipeg Police are investigating a fatal collision on Notre Dame Avenue near Weston Street that happened just after 5:30 am on Friday, April 20, 2018.
Police say that a van, travelling westbound on Notre Dame crossed the median and crashed into the Nygard building then caught fire. The male driver of the vehicle was found dead at the scene. No one else was in the vehicle.
Notre Dame Avenue between Spruce Street & Weston Street is currently closed due to a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred this morning. Please be patient as traffic investigators will be on scene. #Traffic #Winnipeg @WinnipegTMC
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) April 20, 2018
Police have the area closed as they try to determine the cause of the collision.
Investigators are also looking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or may have information that can help them. You can contact police at 204-986-6271 if you have information about this crash.
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