**** RCMP Media Release
Halifax District RCMP charge man involved in serious collision
Halifax District RCMP has charged a man involved in a serious collision in Elderbank.
On July 14, at approximately 12 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a collision on Old Guysborough Rd. in Elderbank. RCMP officers learned that a Ford F-150 and a Chevrolet Equinox were travelling in opposite direction when they collided head-on.
The driver of the Equinox, a 33-year-old Cole Harbour woman, and a child occupant, both suffered serious injuries and were transported to hospital by EHS.
The two occupants of the F-150 were uninjured, however, the driver, a 25-year-old Brookvale man, was exhibiting signs consistent with drug impairment. He was safely arrested at the scene and transported to the Enfield RCMP detachment where he failed a drug evaluation.
RCMP officers further determined that the Ford F-150 had been stolen, on July 9, from a parking lot in the Lake Echo area.
Austin Brent Taylor, 25, has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Bodily Harm (two counts) and Failure to Comply with a Release Order.
Further charges in relating to Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Causing Bodily Harm are anticipated.
