Fatal hit-and-run takes life of child

RCMP release:

Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 104 and officers are seeking witnesses to the collision.

On November 1 at approximately 9:50 p.m., police, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 104 near Dagger Woods Rd. and Pomquet Monks Head Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, officers learned that a collision had occurred between a car and a large farm or construction vehicle.

The four occupants of the car, a black Toyota Rav 4, were transported to hospital by EHS. One passenger, a child, was pronounced deceased at hospital.

The other vehicle did not remain on the scene. Investigators later located the vehicle believed to be involved; it has been seized for investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing. A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the road was closed for several hours. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is also involved.

Investigators want to speak with anyone who was travelling on Hwy. 104 during the evening of November 1 and may have seen either of the vehicles involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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.

Our thoughts are with the child’s loved ones at this difficult time.