Woman, 22, dies after hit-and-run in Birdtail Sioux First Nation

A 22-year-old woman died at the scene of a hit-and-run collision in Birdtail Sioux First Nation on Friday night.

Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers were called several times just before 11 p.m. on Friday about a vehicle being driven at high speeds and “performing dangerous stunts” in the community, which is northwest of Brandon.

As officers were searching the area at about 11:10 p.m., police were informed a pedestrian had been left with critical injuries after she was hit on a road in the community. Police found the victim, Jodi Tianna Bunn, 22, lying on the road and began first aid, but she was pronounced dead by paramedics.

Police soon found a vehicle with extensive damage parked at a home in the community and seized it for further examination. On Saturday, investigators identified the suspected driver and arrested her.

Precious Jewel Saulteaux, 33, has been charged with six driving offences, including operating a vehicle while impaired causing death and dangerous driving causing death. She’s been held in custody ahead of a Monday court appearance.

MFNPS have asked anyone with information that could assist investigators to call the Birdtail Sioux detachment at 204-569-4621, or to reach out to the service’s anonymous tip line at 1-833-978-0048 or by email at TIPS@mfnp.ca.