Nova Scotia’s police watchdog is investigating a fatal crash that happened in Antigonish County over the weekend. An RCMP officer was on patrol on Highway 4 near Monastery as part of an impaired driving initiative Saturday night. The officer found a vehicle on Cape Jack Road in Havre Boucher around 11:20 p.m. and tried to pull it over but police say the driver fled. “In the interest of public safety, the officer disengaged the emergency lights and did not pursue the vehicle,” reads an RCMP news release. “Shortly after, the officer observed that the vehicle left the road and crashed in the ditch.” Police say the officer provided first aid while waiting for paramedics and other first responders, however the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The 19-year-old Havre Boucher man was the only person inside the vehicle. Antigonish County District RCMP has referred the incident to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). “Given the matter is now being investigated by SiRT, the RCMP will respectfully refrain from discussing further details,” the force said. Meanwhile, SiRT is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident and has information to call them at 902-943-2337 or email sirt.tips@novascotia.ca SiRT is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
