Bicycle accident takes life of elderly man

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UPDATE: RCMP continue to seek witnesses after gas-powered bicycle recovered

June 21, 2024, Tupperville, Nova Scotia… Annapolis County District RCMP continue to seek witnesses after a gas-powered bicycle involved in a fatal bicycle incident was recovered.

The investigation is ongoing, and officers are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident, which occurred around 2:00 p.m. on June 17 along Hwy. 201.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Annapolis County District RCMP at 902-665-4481. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.


June 20 2024

Annapolis County District RCMP is seeking the public’s help with investigating a fatal incident involving a gas-powered bicycle.

On June 17, Annapolis County District RCMP learned that a 71-year-old man from Annapolis Royal had been taken to Halifax by Lifeflight for treatment of serious injuries.

It was believed he may have fallen from a gas-powered bicycle while riding on Hwy. 201, around 2:00 p.m. the same day.

On June 18, officers learned the man had died in hospital as a result of his injuries.

Annapolis County District RCMP is looking to speak with people who may have witnessed the incident.

Additionally, the gas-powered bicycle has not been recovered.

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the gas-powered bicycle is asked to contact the Annapolis County District RCMP at 902-665-4481. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

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