RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Lower Sackville.
Yesterday, at approximately 9:35 a.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a vehicle crash on Sackville Dr. near Hillcrest Ave. RCMP officers learned that a Mazda 3 was travelling on the road when left the roadway and struck a power pole.
The rear passenger, a 50-year-old woman from Lake Echo, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver, a 53-year-old man from North Preston, and another passenger, a 56-year-old man from Dartmouth, both suffered life-threatening injuries. They were transported to hospital by EHS.
A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are asking anyone with dash cam footage of Sackville Dr., near the area of Hillcrest Ave., between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to come forward.
Sackville Dr. was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this difficult time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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.
File #: 25-19501