RCMP Investigate Fatal Three Vehicle Collision in Antigonish County.

Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision involving three vehicles that occurred on Hwy. 104 near Beaver Meadow.

On June 24 at approximately 2:25 p.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a multi-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 104, between exits 30 and 31.

Officers learned that a Dodge Ram 2500 towing a trailer rearended a Honda CRV as traffic was slowed near a construction zone. The Honda CRV was pushed forward and struck a semi trailer.

The driver of the Honda CRV, a 67-year-old man, and the passenger, a 59-year-old woman, both from Paq’tnkek, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

There were no injuries reported by the drivers or passengers of other vehicles.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation is ongoing with support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

The westbound lanes of Hwy. 104 were closed for several hours but have since reopened.

Source: RCMP Release