Witnesses sought by Tracadie RCMP in relation to incident causing death

October 19, 2018
Pont-Lafrance, New Brunswick

News release

The Tracadie RCMP is continuing to investigate an incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man this past summer.

The man from Saint-Irénée, was one of two people standing on the rear bumper of an SUV, and fell off as the vehicle was moving. The incident happened at around 1:15 a.m. on July 19, 2018, at the old firing range near Pont-Lafrance. He died in hospital from his injuries the following day.

The RCMP arrested the 21-year-old driver of the vehicle. The Tracadie man was later released with a promise to appear in Tracadie Provincial Court on October 24, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

Police have spoken to witnesses at the scene, and are looking to speak with anyone else who may have witnessed this incident and has not come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tracadie RCMP at 506-393-3000. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by secure web tip at www.crimenb.ca.

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Contact information

Sgt. Marc Beaupré
Tracadie Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
506-393-3000

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