Swan River RCMP Media Release | At about 10:45 p.m. on June 11th, 2011 Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Minitonas Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover at Wellman Lake. A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on Regatta Bay Road, near the Wellman Lake cottages when the vehicle lost control and rolled. The passenger was ejected from vehicle which landed on top of him.

The passenger (17 year old male/youth of Birch River, MB) was transported to Swan Valley Health Center, where he was pronounced deceased on June 12th, 2011.

The driver (18 year old male/adult of Birch River, MB) was transported to Swan Valley Health Center for minor injuries and released.

Investigation is continuing. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.