Halifax District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Hwy 7 at the Bedford Bypass/Dartmouth Rd. split.

On June 23, 2023, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire services and EHS responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 7 at the Bedford Bypass/Dartmouth Rd. split. Responding officers learned that a car travelling outbound lost control while passing another vehicle and rolled into the ditch.

The driver and sole occupant, a 36-year-old man from Hillsvale was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A collision reconstructionist attended and the investigation is ongoing.

Hwy 7 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

Source: Release