June 28, 2024, Springfield PEI- Prince District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Route 2 in Springfield.
On June 28, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Prince District RCMP, EMS, Kensington Fire Department, and the Department of Transportation responded to a report of a collision on Route 2 in Springfield. RCMP officers learned that a vehicle crossed the centre line striking an oncoming vehicle. Two other vehicles were then involved in the collision. Four people were sent to hospital three with non-life-threatening injuries and a 64-year-old Queens County man, later died in hospital.
A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Route 2 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
Our thoughts are with the victim's family at this difficult time.