Just before 2:00 a.m. this morning, Portage la Prairie RCMP learned of a single-vehicle collision in Island Park in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Portage emergency services located a pickup truck, which had struck a large tree.

There were two occupants in the vehicle. The 19-year-old male passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. Brandon Friesen, 18, has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death and Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle.

The investigation continues with the assistance of a RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist. The name of the deceased has not been released. 

The outgoing roadway along the lake was where the accident occurred

Area where accident occurred. Skid and trail marks visible.