Southeast District RCMP: Collision claims life of 27-year-old man

Press Release

February 22, 2018
Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick

A two vehicle collision on Highway 116 near Elsipogtog First Nation has claimed the life of a 27-year-old man from Birch Ridge.

RCMP from Richibucto and Elsipogtog responded to the crash at around 10:45 a.m., on February 22, 2018.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle crossed the centre line and collided with the vehicle being driven by the 27-year-old man who was the only occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene.

The driver and lone occupant of the other vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, was taken to hospital.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation.

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Contact information

Sgt. Pat Tardif
Richibucto RCMP
Southeast District RCMP
506-523-4611

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