N.S. RCMP investigates fatal crash near Pictou

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

Pictou County RCMP is investigating a fatal collision in Salt Springs, N.S., said a Saturday news release.

RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report that a vehicle was overturned in the river under Highway 104 near West River East Side Road on Friday afternoon.

Responders found two injured people inside a Dodge Caravan on its roof. Fire services recovered the driver, a 75-year-old man and his passenger, a 73-year-old woman, both from Cheticamp, N.S.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man suffered life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital via EHS LifeFlight.

The RCMP’s collision and reconstruction services team are assisting in the ongoing investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage of a white Grand Caravan in the area on Feb. 20 is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

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