Two people dead following crash near Zealand, N.B.

An RCMP vehicle is pictured. (CTV Atlantic / Melanie Price)

Two people have died following a single-vehicle collision near Zealand, N.B.

Police say they responded to the collision on Route 104 around 3:45 p.m. Monday.

According to a news release from RCMP Tuesday, the crash happened after the vehicle attempted to pass a black Jeep but then swerved to avoid an oncoming ATV. The driver lost control of the vehicle which then left the roadway.

A 25-year-old man from Central York Hainesville and a 23-year-old man from Nackawick-Milville died at the scene as a result of their injuries.

Police say a collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s office are assisting with the ongoing investigation.

RCMP say they would like to speak to the driver of the ATV and the black Jeep, and are asking for anyone with information to contact them at 506-357-4300 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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