**** RCMP Media Release
Annapolis District RCMP arrest two men following fatal off-highway vehicle collision
Annapolis District RCMP has arrested two men for impaired operation causing death following a fatal off-highway vehicle collision on Heartland Rd. in West Dalhousie.
On March 8, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP, EHS and fire services were dispatched to a report of an off-highway vehicle collision. Upon arrival, responding officers observed two side-by-side vehicles in the ditch off Heartland Rd. and several people gathered; a man was lying on the ground.
Through the investigation, officers determined the two side-by-sides collided and a male passenger was ejected from the vehicle before it rolled over onto him. The 72-year-old of West Dalhousie was pronounced deceased at the scene by EHS.
The driver of the side-by-side, a 53-year-old man of Carleton Corner, suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS where he was arrested for impaired operation causing death. He was transported to Bridgetown RCMP Detachment and is being held in custody pending a court appearance on March 10.
The driver of the second side-by-side, a 49-year-old man of West Dalhousie, was arrested for impaired operation causing death at a nearby home a short time after the incident. He was transported to Middleton RCMP Detachment and later released pending a future court appearance.
A third side-by-side was also present at the time of the incident but is not believed to have been involved in the collision.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Annapolis District RCMP with assistance of the RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Annapolis District RCMP at 902-665-4481. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
