Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Stewiacke.
On May 21, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Hwy. 2, between Main St. and George St. RCMP officers learned that the motorcycle was travelling on the highway when it left the roadway and went into the ditch.
One rider, a 46-year-old woman from Salmon River, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, a 61-year-old man from Shubenacadie East, was transported to hospital by EHS with life-threatening injuries.
A collision reconstructionist attended the scene; the investigation is ongoing.
The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this difficult time.