A single-vehicle rollover on Highway 12 near Steinbach has resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man and the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect.

On March 26, 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m., a Steinbach RCMP officer came upon the scene of a rollover in the southbound ditch of Highway 12. Upon stopping to investigate, the officer was informed by a passing motorist that they had witnessed an individual attempting to remove someone from the overturned vehicle before fleeing the scene on foot.

The officer discovered a 27-year-old male passenger suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was immediately transported to hospital via STARS Air Ambulance, but soon succumbed to his injuries.

Following the initial investigation, RCMP Police Dog Services and a drone were deployed to search the surrounding area. A short distance from the crash site, officers located and arrested a 31-year-old male from the RM of Tache, who is suspected to be the driver of the vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident.

The Steinbach RCMP, along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal rollover.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant details should contact the Steinbach RCMP at (204) 326-1234.