RCMP seeking public’s help following hit and run collision

August 7, 2026 - Sackville, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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Update: August 20, 2026: The 51-year-old man, from Shediac, N.B., has since died as a result of his injuries. Our thoughts are with the man’s family, friends and community. 

At the time of the collision, the 51-year-old man was wearing dark clothing, including a black hoodie and was carrying two bags. 

Anyone who was in the area between Amherst N.S., and Sackville N.B., along Route 2 between 6 p.m. August 5, 2026, and the 5 a.m. August 6, 2026, or who has information regarding the hit and run is asked to contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 888-506-RCMP (7267). 

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The Sackville RCMP is asking for the public’s help following a hit and run collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Sackville, N.B.

On August 6, 2026, at approximately 4:50 a.m., members of the Sackville RCMP detachment responded to a report of a hit and run collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Route 2, near kilometre marker 495, in Sackville. When police arrived, they located an injured man. He was transported to hospital with what were believed to be life-threatening injuries.  

Police have followed up on several leads to try to identify the vehicle involved and are asking for the public’s help to further the investigation. 

If you witnessed the hit and run collision on the morning of August 6, stopped at the scene, or were travelling westbound in the area at the time of the incident or have dash cam footage of the incident, please contact the Sackville RCMP at 506-364-5023. 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.

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