Yarmouth Rural RCMP investigates fatal crash in Eel Brook

November 21, 2024
Eel Brook, Nova Scotia

News release

Yarmouth Rural RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Eel Brook.

On November 20, at approximately 4 p.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed in the 6800 block of Hwy. 3. RCMP officers learned that a Nissan Kicks had veered off the roadway and rolled.

The driver and sole occupant of the Nissan, a 74-year-old man from Lower Eel Brook, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the crash; the investigation is ongoing. Hwy. 3 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

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

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Contact information

For more information or to set up an interview:

Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 2024-1706504

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