News release
Man charged with impaired driving causing death
March 3, 2025
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Lamèque, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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A 34-year-old man from Pigeon Hill, N.B., has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Collision Causing Death, in Lamèque, N.B.
On March 1, 2025, at approximately 1:52 a.m., while conducting routine patrols, the Lamèque RCMP came across the scene of a collision between an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a pickup truck on Rue Principale in Lamèque.
A 34-year-old man from Lamèque, who was the driver and sole occupant of the ATV, was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of his injuries. The driver and sole occupant of the pickup truck was uninjured; however, he was showing signs of impairment. He was arrested and transported to the local RCMP detachment to provide breath samples.
Later the same day, 34-year-old Yan Ferron appeared in Bathurst Provincial Court by way of tele-remand and was charged with:
- Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Collision Causing Death
- Uttering threats
He was remanded into custody.
On March 3, 2025, Yan Ferron reappeared in Bathurst Provincial court for a bail hearing. He was released on conditions and will reappear in court on March 31, 2025.
Members of the Lamèque Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick attended the scene. A member of the New Brunswick Coroner's office and an RCMP traffic reconstructionist are assisting with the investigation.
Our thoughts continue to be with the victims' loved ones and community.
Anyone who lives in the area and witnessed suspicious activity around the time of the incident, who has surveillance footage from this area, or who has information on the circumstances prior to this incident that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Lamèque RCMP at 506-344-2006. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.
Contacts
Sgt. Charles Dubois
Lamèque Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
506-344-2006