{"id":12112,"date":"2026-02-11T17:29:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpress.ca\/?p=12112"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:29:56","slug":"man-facing-multiple-serious-charges-after-fatal-collision-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnpress.ca\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/man-facing-multiple-serious-charges-after-fatal-collision-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Facing Multiple Serious Charges After Fatal Collision."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digby RCMP Detachment is investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred in Ashmore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On February 8, at approximately 9:15 p.m., RCMP, EHS and fire services responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 101. An eastbound Volkswagen Atlas and a westbound Toyota Corolla collided in the 5800 block of the roadway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver of the Toyota, a 45-year-old man from the Weymouth area, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger in the Toyota was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The passenger in the Volkswagen was also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver of the Volkswagen fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. He was located shortly afterward inside a nearby, unoccupied travel trailer, where he showed signs of impairment and was arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man was transported to the Digby RCMP Detachment, where he provided a breath sample that registered 150mg%. He refused to provide a second sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jonathan Ryan Preuss, 45, from Bridgetown, has been charged with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Impaired Driving Causing Death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to Comply with Demand after Accident Resulting in Death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlawfully in a Dwelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More charges are anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision. The investigation is ongoing with support of the Medical Examiner Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preuss appeared in Digby Provincial Court on February 9. He was released by the courts on conditions and is due to reappear on February 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone with information or dashcam video of the collision is asked to contact the Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: RCMP Release <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digby RCMP Detachment is investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred in Ashmore. 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