RCMP Investigates Fatal Collision.

Yesterday, at approximately 4 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, East Hants District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a collision near exit 7 on Hwy. 102. RCMP officers learned that a Chevrolet Impala and an empty flat deck delivery truck were both travelling north on the highway when they collided.

The driver and lone occupant of the Impala, a 74-year-old Dean man, suffered life threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital by EHS where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the delivery truck, a 48-year-old Bible Hill man, did not suffer physical injuries.

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

Hwy. 102 north was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Source : RCMP Release