66-year-old man dies following two-vehicle collision

January 23, 2026 - Bouctouche, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 66-year-old man from Val D’Espoir, Quebec has died following a two-vehicle collision on Route 11 in Bouctouche, N.B. 

On January 22, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., members of the Richibucto RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Route 11 in Bouctouche, N.B.

The collision is believed to have occurred when the driver of a pickup truck, travelling southbound, crossed the centre line, and collided with a semi-tractor truck. 

The driver of the pickup truck, a 66-year-old man, was transported to the hospital where he later died. The passenger, a 35-year-old woman, was transported to the hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the semi-tractor truck, a 55-year-old man, was transported to the hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. 

Members of the Bouctouche Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick attended the scene. An RCMP collision reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Corporal Julien Leblanc
Richibucto Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
506-523-4611
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca