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Fatal Taxi-Sedan Collision in Winnipeg’s North End Claims Two Lives
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Core Event
On a Wednesday morning in Winnipeg’s North End, a southbound taxi on Salter Street was struck by a westbound sedan traveling on Aberdeen Avenue. Police arrived at the intersection shortly after 6:30 a.m. and found the taxi driver, a man in his 40s, and his passenger, a man in his 50s, critically injured. Both later died in hospital. The sedan’s driver—a female teenager—and an adult passenger sustained minor injuries. The impact rendered both vehicles inoperable and caused extensive damage to the crash site.
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Investigation Findings
Winnipeg Police Service traffic investigators say the sedan was required to stop at the Salter-Aberdeen intersection, where southbound traffic has the right of way. Police believe speed and the manner of driving contributed to the collision. No charges have been laid as the investigation continues, and officers have asked the public to provide any dash-cam or surveillance video. A two-block stretch of Salter Street was closed to traffic until mid-afternoon while evidence markers were placed around the scene.
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Statements from Duffy’s Taxi
Ram Valluru, general manager of Duffy’s Taxi, described the deceased driver as “soft-spoken, polite and professional,” noting he had been with the company for about nine years, was married, and had two teenage children. Valluru said the loss has devastated the driver’s family and the company’s staff.
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Impact on the Community
Local residents, including those on Boyd Avenue, reported frequent stop-sign violations in the area, suggesting a broader traffic-safety concern in the North End. The crash prompted a temporary shutdown of Salter Street, disrupting morning commutes and highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of right-of-way rules.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “It's hard, and everyone is shock[ed]. It's really tragic,” — Ram Valluru, general manager for Duffy's Taxi