Yarmouth Rural RCMP is investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred in South Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On February 27, at approximately 1:45 p.m., RCMP, EHS and fire services responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Hardscratch Rd. near Hwy. 340. The initial investigation indicates that a GMC Sierra was travelling north on Hardscratch Rd. and collided with a Ford Ranger travelling south, causing the Ford to leave the roadway and enter the ditch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver and lone occupant of the Ford Ranger, an 82-year-old man from Arcadia, was pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver and lone occupant of the GMC Sierra, a 43-year-old man from Yarmouth, was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death after officers observed signs of impairment. He was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A blood demand was made and a sample was obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision. Hardscratch Rd. at Hwy. 340 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with information or dashcam video of the collision is asked to contact the Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106. 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
Source: RCMP Release <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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