It’s been a deadly year on Manitoba roads, according to new numbers from MPI.
The report shows the number of fatal collisions in the province in 2019 has surpassed the total from 2018.
As of December 7th, 73 people have been killed in crashes this year, compared to 71 last year.
At least 15 deaths this year were caused by impaired drivers. That number is down from the 30 impaired driving fatalities last year.
Other common factors in the deaths were speed, and not wearing seatbelts, resulting in 16 deaths each.
MPI added that the numbers are not final, as the year isn’t over. The final numbers will be released in the New Year.
