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Manitoba RCMP: 60 collision deaths this year, e-bike laws coming
Officials cite alcohol, speed and distracted driving as fatal-collision factors while preparing education and enforcement rules for e-bikes and scooters.
A sharp rise in fatal traffic collisions across Manitoba has police urging motorists to exercise greater caution, with local statistics showing severe crashes continuing to impact the Portage la Prairie region.
According to year-to-date data released by Manitoba Traffic Services, RCMP officers across the province responded to 52 fatal collisions resulting in 60 deaths as of Aug. 31. The figures represent a 27.5 per cent increase in fatal collisi…