RCMP Investigating a Fatal Collision Between Car and Lawn Tractor.

On September 17, at approximately 5:05 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a collision on Masstown Rd. in Debert. RCMP officers learned that a man, operating a lawn tractor, was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a Chevrolet Cruze travelling on the roadway.

The operator of the lawn tractor, a 64-year-old Debert man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver, and lone occupant of the sedan, a 60-year-old Debert woman, did not suffer injuries.

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

Masstown Rd. was closed for several hours, but has since reopened.

Source: Release