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Suspect charged after man dies during street race in Swan River

A man has been charged in the death of a driver in a two-vehicle street race in Swan River on Sept. 30, RCMP said this morning.

A 26-year-old Swan River man died when he lost control of his 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, drove over a boulevard, and struck a metal light standard. He was not wearing a seat belt, RCMP said.

Dallas Joseph Genaille, 25 of Minitonas has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Street Racing.

He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Swan River Provincial Court on Nov. 21, RCMP said.

Comments are not accepted on this story because they might prejudice a case before the courts.

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