Local
Fatal Hit-And-Run
Takes Life Of Child
(Source: RCMP)
Source: RCMP
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found that a collision had occurred between a car and a large farm or construction vehicle. The four occupants of the car, a black Toyota Rav 4, were transported to hospital by EHS. One passenger, a child, was pronounced deceased at hospital.
The other vehicle did not remain on the scene. Investigators later located the vehicle believed to be involved; it has been seized for investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. A collision reconstruction expert was dispatched to the scene, and the road was closed for several hours. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is also participating
The RCMP is requesting that anyone who was travelling on Highway 104 during the evening of November 1st and may have witnessed the vehicles involved come forward. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. To remain anonymous, contact 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.
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