Police say suspicious incident on Talbot and Panet my be a hit and run

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Police say suspicious incident on Talbot and Panet my be a hit and run

September 24, 2017
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Winnipeg police had the intersection of Talbot Avenue and Panet Road closed overnight into Sunday afternoon as they investigated what they are calling a “suspicious incident”.

Due to a suspicious incident, Panet Road from Regent Avenue to Reenders Drive and Talbot Avenue at Panet Road are closed. #traffic #winnipeg

— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) September 24, 2017

Just after 1:30 am emergency crews were called to the area for a report of an injured man in the middle of the road.

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The 43-year-old man was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition.

Investigators from the Traffic Unit have determined that the man might have been a victim of a hit and run but they do not yet know the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The intersection opened in all directions to traffic just before 12:45 pm

Investigators have cleared the scene. Road closures in the area of Panet Road and Talbot Avenue are now open. #traffic #winnipeg https://t.co/xbR6kLa85M

— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) September 24, 2017