October 24, 2023
Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
On June 18, 2023 at approximately 4:10 a.m., Gravelbourg RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway #58, south of Gravelbourg, SK.
One passenger of the vehicle, a 20-year-old male from Gravelbourg area, was declared deceased by EMS on scene. The driver and a second passenger were taken to hospital for further assessment.
As a result of continued investigation with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist, Gravelbourg RCMP arrested an adult male on October 22.
20-year-old Christopher Otterson from Gravelbourg is charged with:
- one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired over 80 mg causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired causing bodily harm, Section 320.14(2), Criminal Code.
- one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired over 80 mg causing bodily harm, Section 320.14(2), Criminal Code.
Otterson is scheduled to appear in court in Assiniboia on November 9, 2023.
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Backgrounder
RCMP Investigates Multiple Fatalities in Southern Saskatchewan
2023-06-19
Yorkton Detachment
On June 18, 2023 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Yorkton RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway #47, south of Springside, SK.
Yorkton RCMP officers, EMS, STARS and Springside Fire Department responded to the scene. The vehicle had three occupants, the driver and two passengers. The 64-year-old male driver was taken to hospital and later declared deceased. Two adult passengers were taken to hospital for further assessment.
Traffic restrictions were in place while an on-scene investigation was completed. The highway has since been re-opened.
Investigation is ongoing with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Collision Reconstruction and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.
Gravelbourg Detachment
On June 18, 2023 at approximately 4:10 a.m., Gravelbourg RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway #58, south of Gravelbourg, SK.
Gravelbourg RCMP officers and EMS responded to the scene. One occupant of the vehicle, a 20-year-old male from Gravelbourg area, was declared deceased on scene. Two other vehicle occupants were taken to hospital for further assessment.
The road was blocked while an on-scene investigation was completed and has since re-opened.
Investigation is ongoing with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Collision Reconstruction and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.
