Man dead after being hit by truck west of Brandon, Man. – Winnipeg

An unidentified man is dead after being hit by a semi in the RM of Whitehead, Man.

Thursday evening, RCMP learned that a man was walking in the middle of a driving lane on Highway 1, about 10 kilometres west of Brandon, Man.

Authorities said the man was hit by a westbound semi-trailer before officers got there. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 25-year-old truck driver from Regina wasn’t hurt, police said.

Blue Hills RCMP say anyone who may have seen someone walking on Highway 1 in the RM of Whitehead before the crash can call the detachment at 204-726-7519.

The investigation continues.

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