Man killed while walking on highway

A report of a man walking in traffic on Provincial Road 311 in the RM of Ste Anne, came too late for RCMP.

The original call came in at 6:15 a.m. on Aug. 30.

As police responded they received a second call that stated the man had been struck by a vehicle.

A 27-year-old RM of Hanover man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a 61-year-old male from Steinbach remained on the scene.

Steinbach RCMP with assistance of the RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team and forensic collision reconstructionist, continue to investigate.