Shediac man, 32, killed in head-on collision in Anagance, N.B.

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

A 32-year-old man from Shediac, N.B., has died following a two-vehicle collision in Anagance, N.B., on Thursday.

Sussex RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a two-vehicle, head-on collision around 7:10 a.m. on Route 895.

The man, who was the sole occupant of the first vehicle, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

“The collision is believed to have occurred when the driver of the first vehicle crossed the centre line and collided head-on with the second vehicle,” reads a news release from RCMP.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office also attended the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the man’s exact cause of death.

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