Man dead after being struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 59, police say

RCMPsay a 21-year-old man is dead after being struck by multiple vehicles early Sunday morning.

Selkirk RCMP responded to a report of a body found along Highway 59, nearProvincial Road 304, in the RM of St.Clementsat about 2:30 a.m.

Police believe the man, from Selkirk, had been out for a walk on the highway and that he was struck by multiple vehicles before a witness pulled over and called 911.

Highway 59 was closedfrom Highway 12 to Beaconia for several hours Sunday morning due to the incident.

Selkirk RCMPare asking anyone who may have been in the area between 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. and might have seen something to come forward and call204-482-1222.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously throughCrime Stoppers by calling1-800-222-8477, texting"TIPMAN" plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or visiting www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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