**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP investigates fatal collision in Lower South River
Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Lower South River.
On August 16, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision near the 4000 block of Hwy. 4. RCMP officers learned that a Dodge Caravan and a Honda Pilot were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.
The driver of the Dodge Caravan, a 41-year-old Antigonish woman, was transported by EHS to hospital and later pronounced deceased. Four passengers in this vehicle were also transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver and only occupant of the Honda Pilot, a 58-year-old Afton woman, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Hwy. 4 was closed for several hours, but has since reopened.
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RCMP investigating fatal motorcycle crash near St. Peter’s
Richmond County District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred east of St. Peter’s near Lynche River.
On August 15, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Richmond County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Hwy. 4. RCMP officers learned that a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was travelling east on the highway when it left the road.
The driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle, a 62-year-old Sydney man, was transported to hospital by EHS and later pronounced deceased.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the crash; the investigation is ongoing.
Hwy. 4 was partially closed for several hours as investigators were on scene. It has since reopened.
