**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP arrests a woman involved in collision with cyclist
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a woman involved in a collision with a cyclist that occurred in Lower Sackville.
On April 21, at approximately 4 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a collision on Cobequid Rd. RCMP officers learned that a Pontiac Vibe was travelling south on the road when it left the roadway and struck a cyclist on the sidewalk.
The cyclist, a 68-year-old Lower Sackville man, suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS.
The driver of the Pontiac, a 27-year-old Head of Chezzetcook woman, did not suffer injuries but was exhibiting signs of impairment and provided breath samples, roadside, into an approved screening device which resulted in a “fail”. She was safely arrested at the scene and transported to the Lower Sackville RCMP Detachment where she provided breath samples that registered 170mg% and 180mg%.
The 27-year-old woman was later released; she is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to face charges of Operation of a Conveyance 80mg% or over and Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Causing Bodily Harm.
