Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Wentworth.

On March 21, at approximately 10:09 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 4 in Wentworth. Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers learned that a Pontiac Vibe and a tractor trailer were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.  

The driver and sole occupant of the Pontiac, a 38-year-old Tatamagouche man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver and sole occupant of the tractor trailer, a 61-year-old Dartmouth man, suffered minor injuries.

A collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation remains ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones as this difficult time.

Via RCMP