Punnichy RCMP seek public assistance locating truck and male charged in fatal pedestrian collision

June 23, 2023, 11:22 am

On June 22, 2023 at approximately 5:50 p.m., Punnichy RCMP received a report of a collision involving a small child on George Gordon First Nation.

Investigation determined a pick-up truck struck a child, then fled. The child was declared deceased by EMS at the scene.

Now that next of kin have been notified, we can confirm the victim has been identified as a one-year-old male from George Gordon First Nation. Our thoughts are with his family at this tragic time. Victim services have been made available to them.

Punnichy RCMP and neighbouring detachments have been looking for the suspect and pick-up truck since and following up on information received. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Regina General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services are also assisting with the investigation.

On June 23, Punnichy RCMP charged 33-year-old Mervin Poorman from Kawacatoose First Nation with one count, failure to stop after an accident resulting in death, Section 320.16(3), Criminal Code, and one count, operation of a vehicle while prohibited, Section 320.18, Criminal Code (Information 90470697).

A warrant has been issued for his arrest and Punnichy RCMP are actively working to locate him.

Mervin Poorman is described as approximately 6’3” tall and 300 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He has a number of tattoos on his arms, including the name “Poorman” on his left forearm and one described as the “Browning” logo on his right hand.

The pick-up truck, a black 2008 Dodge Ram with Saskatchewan license plate 274 MNW, has not been located and police continue to search for it.

If you see Mervin Poorman, do not approach him or the truck. Report sightings of him or the truck to Punnichy RCMP at 306-835-5200. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.