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RCMP investigate fatal collision in James River
Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating after a fatal head-on collision in James River.
On June 17, Antigonish County District RCMP, along with fire and EHS, responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 1200-block of Hwy. 4.
The initial investigation suggests that a Nissan Murano SUV, heading eastbound on Hwy. 4, crossed the centre line after negotiating a curve and collided head-on with a westbound semi-truck.
The driver and sole occupant of the SUV, a 90-year-old Heatherton man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the semi-truck, a 50-year-old Westville man, was physically uninjured.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the road was closed for several hours.
The Antigonish County District RCMP continue to investigate, with the assistance of the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
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RCMP arrests impaired driver travelling 152 km/h in 70 km/h zone
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a Lower Sackville man for dangerous driving.
On June 11, at approximately 11:10 p.m., an RCMP officer observed on radar a motorcycle travelling at 152 km/h in a 70 km/h zone of Beaver Bank Rd. A traffic stop was attempted but the rider refused to stop and proceeded through a red light. In the interest of public safety, a pursuit was not initiated.
Shortly after deactivating emergency lights and sirens, the officer was approached by a man on foot who was identified as the operator of the motorcycle.
While interacting with the officer, the 22-year-old man exhibited signs of impairment. He was arrested and transported to the Lower Sackville RCMP detachment where he provided breath samples that registered at 80mg%.
The man was later released. He’s scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on July 16, at 9:30 a.m. to face charges of Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Operation while Impaired and Operation of a Conveyance 80mg% or over.
Road safety is a priority for the Nova Scotia RCMP and we continue to encourage members of the public to call 911 if they suspect impaired driving. It could save a life.
