Man hit by SUV at Notre Dame Avenue car wash dies

A 48-year-old man is dead after he was struck by an SUV at a car wash on the weekend, Winnipeg police say.

"This is something very much out of the ordinary when we talk about collisions,"Const. Jason Michalyshen told CBC News on Monday. "Very unique circumstance."

Officers were called to the car wash on Notre Dame Avenue, near Langside Street, on Saturday around 2:40 a.m. after reports of a crash, a Winnipeg police news release said on Monday.

An Infiniti QX60 driven by a 56-year-old hitthe 48-year-oldwhile going through the car wash garage doorway, police said.

Investigators believe the victimwas lyinginside near the entrance when he was hit by the SUV. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 48-year-old has been identified, but police haven't released his name.An autopsy is being done to confirm the cause of death, Michalyshen said.

The driver stayed and waited for police to arrive, Michalyshen said. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information or footage of the incident is asked to contact investigators at204-986-7085. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at204-786-8477 or online.

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