Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in East Chester.
On March 7, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Lunenburg County District RCMP, fire, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 103 involving two vehicles. Upon arrival at the scene, both vehicles were engulfed in flames. RCMP officers learned that a black Dodge RAM and a tractor trailer travelling in opposite directions collided.
The driver and sole occupant of the Dodge RAM, a 51-year-old Hammonds Plains man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The two occupants of the tractor trailer reported minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
A collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation remains ongoing, and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this difficult time.