RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment investigates fatal collision

April 22, 2025
Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia

News release

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Lawrencetown.

On April 21, at approximately 12:10 p.m., RCMP officers, fire, and EHS responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lawrencetown Rd. and Gammon Lake Dr.

The investigation indicates an Econoline van was travelling south on Gammon Lake Dr. and a Yamaha motorcycle was travelling west on Lawrencetown Rd. when they collided.

The driver and sole rider of the motorcycle, a 65-year-old man from Three Fathom Harbour, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and sole occupant of the van, a 59-year-old man from Westphal, was not injured.

A collision reconstructionist attended the scene; the investigation remains ongoing.

Lawrencetown Rd. was closed for several hours.

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

File #: 25-55022

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Contact information

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

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