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45-year-old man dies following a two-vehicle collision
February 22, 2026
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Shediac, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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A 45-year-old man from Pointe-du-Chêne, N.B., has died following a two-vehicle collision in Shediac, N.B.
On February 20, 2026, at approximately 21:45 p.m., a member of the Shediac RCMP observed a truck on Ohio Drive in Shediac travelling at a high rate of speed. The member attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle refused to stop, accelerated, and turned on to Route 133, east bound. The member terminated the pursuit and did not follow the truck.
At approximately 21:56 p.m., members of the Shediac RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Route 133. The same truck that had previously been observed speeding by a member was one of the two vehicles involved. The collision is believed to have occurred when the driver of the truck crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic, and collided with another car.
A 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the truck, and four passengers, all sustained injuries and were transported to hospital. A 45-year-old man, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, died on scene as a result of his injuries.
Members of the Shediac Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, Coroner’s Office, and an RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist attended the scene.
The 20-year-old man and driver of the truck was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and flight from police. He was released and will appear in court at a future date.
Due to the initial attempt by a member of the Shediac RCMP to stop the truck prior to the collision, the New Brunswick RCMP has contacted the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) to review all the initial information, and determine if it meets their mandate to investigate.
The investigation is ongoing.