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Impaired driving charges laid in deaths of 3 boys in Nelson House

RCMP in Nelson House have issued multiple charges against the driver involved in the fatal crash. File / Global News

RCMP have laid several charges in connection with the tragic weekend collision that claimed the lives of three boys in northern Manitoba.

Police said three boys were killed Saturday night at around 10:35 p.m. after being struck by a vehicle. Two of the kids were walking while the third was riding a bike.

Officials said the driver of the vehicle took off on foot after the collision, but later turned himself in.

Todd Norman Linklater, 27, faces multiple charges, including impaired driving causing death and failure to remain at the scene.

A relative of the boys has identified the victims as Kethan Lobster, 11 (on the bike); Terrence Spence, 13, (top) and Mattheo Moore, 11 (in the chair).

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A family member of the three boys killed Saturday night in Nelson House identified them as Kethan Lobster (left), Terrence Spence (top right), and Mattheo Moore (bottom right).
A family member of the three boys killed Saturday night in Nelson House identified them as Kethan Lobster (left), Terrence Spence (top right), and Mattheo Moore (bottom right). Tracy Lobster / submitted

The same woman confirmed the following image of Todd Norman Linklater, found on Facebook, is that of the driver accused in the tragic incident.

A relative of the boys killed confirmed this Facebook picture of 27-year-old Todd Norman Linklater is the man involved in the fatal crash. Facebook

RCMP have not yet released any images or the victim’s identities.

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