**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP refer fatal collision to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team
Antigonish County District RCMP has referred an investigation into a fatal collision on Hwy. 104 in Addington Forks to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT).
At approximately 10:35 p.m. on April 27, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a man who was walking on the 104 Highway, possibly into traffic. While conducting patrols of the area to search for the pedestrian, an RCMP officer struck the pedestrian with their police vehicle.
The pedestrian, a 22-year-old Antigonish man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist and RCMP Forensic Identification Services attended the scene.
Antigonish County District RCMP contacted SiRT, which has taken over the investigation.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. today, a man attended the Pictou Detachment and reported that he had been in a collision on Hwy. 104 in Addington Forks on the night of April 27. The man advised that he had struck an unknown object on the highway, however, after learning of the fatality overnight, he reported the collision to the RCMP for further investigation.
RCMP and SiRT investigators are working to determine if these incidents are related.
SiRT is leading the investigation relating to the collision between the RCMP vehicle and the victim; the RCMP will not be providing further details.
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**** SiRT Media Release
SiRT Investigating Collision Involving RCMP Officer
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The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Antigonish County on the evening of April 27, 2022.
Shortly after 10:30 p.m., the RCMP responded to a complaint of an adult male walking in and out of traffic on the 104 Highway. An RCMP officer who was patrolling the area in search of the pedestrian, struck the pedestrian with their police vehicle.
In accordance with the Police Act, the RCMP referred the incident to SiRT, which has assumed responsibility for the investigation.
SiRT is asking that anyone who may have witnessed the incident or had been in the Addington Forks area around the time of the collision is asked to call 1-855-450-2010.
SIRT is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia, whether or not there is an allegation of wrongdoing. Investigations are under the direction and control of independent civilian director Felix Cacchione.
SIRT can independently launch an investigation or begin one after a referral from a chief of police, the head of the RCMP in Nova Scotia, or the Minister of Justice. It can also investigate after a complaint from the public.
