Single vehicle crash kills one and injures another

August 15, 2017
Shemogue, New Brunswick

News release

Shediac RCMP are investigating a single vehicle crash near Shemogue that resulted in the death of one person and seriously injuring another.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Route 15 near Shemogue. A vehicle travelling eastbound left the road and rolled several times. The two occupants of the vehicle, a 16-year-old girl from Petit-Cap and 21-year-old man from Shemogue, were both ejected from the vehicle.

The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates that speed may have been contributing factor to the crash.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Gabriel Deveau
Shediac Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
506-533-5151

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