RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of 38-year-old Danielle Adams Member of the Legislative Assembly for Thompson on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Police say the collision happened around 11:20 am on Highway 6 about 50 kilometres south of Ponton, Manitoba. The initial investigation indicates that the SUV being driven by Adams collided with a semi-truck that was northbound.
Adams was declared dead at the scene.
The 54-year-old driver of the semi was not physically injured.
Road conditions at the time of the collision were poor.
Premier Heather Stefanson issued the following statement on the passing of Adams:
On behalf of all Manitobans, I offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Danielle Adams, MLA for Thompson.
A dedicated partner and mother of two and a well-known community advocate, Danielle was tragically taken too soon.
As the first female elected to represent the constituency of Thompson, she will be remembered as a strong voice for northern Manitoba and staunch advocate for childcare, housing, poverty reduction and supporting Manitobans with disabilities.
We all mourn her loss. She will be greatly missed in the Manitoba Legislature. May she rest in peace.
Adams was first elected to the legislature in 2019 as a member of the NDP.
Condolences were posted across social media on Thursday from sever political figures including the leader of the NDP and Prime Minister
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