RCMP release:

Guysborough County District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Lincolnville.

On October 3rd, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Guysborough County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Hwy. 16, near Lincolnville Loop. RCMP officers learned that the vehicle was travelling on the highway when it left the roadway and struck a culvert. 

The rider, a 28-year-old Boylston man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

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