Liverpool, N.S., man charged for allegedly hitting multiple vehicles, injuring drivers

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

A man from Liverpool, N.S., is facing charges after he allegedly hit multiple vehicles on a busy road in the community last Friday.

The RCMP says it received reports of a Chevrolet Silverado travelling on Highway 3 that hit at least four vehicles without stopping around 2 p.m.

Police originally reported a Volkswagen Jetta was involved, but later clarified it was a truck.

Some drivers of the hit cars suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say they patrolled the area and found the truck parked at a gas station.

“When officers told the driver, identified as Jason MacLeod, that he was under arrest, he resisted and assaulted them,” reads a news release from the RCMP.

“Officers used a conducted energy weapon and oleoresin capsicum spray before MacLeod was taken into custody.”

MacLeod was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and was later released to police.

The 48-year-old has been charged with:

• dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• failing to stop at the scene of a collision (hit and run)
• resisting arrest (three counts)
• assaulting a police officer (two counts)

MacLeod was released on conditions pending an appearance in Bridgewater provincial court on Sept. 9.

Police say two officers involved in his arrest were also treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

The RCMP is asking anyone with information abut the collisions to call them at 902-354-5721 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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