News release
Inverness County District RCMP investigates fatal collision
August 22, 2025
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Lexington, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Inverness County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 105 near Lexington.
On August 20, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision between two vehicles on Hwy. 105. The collision occurred between Long Stretch Rd. and Lake Horton Rd. Investigators learned that a Chevrolet CZT and a Jeep collided before both vehicles came to rest in the ditch on the opposite side of the road.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 52-year-old man from Ontario, was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Jeep, a 32-year-old woman from Eskasoni, was transported to hospital by EHS with serious injuries.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
A portion of Hwy. 105 between Port Hastings and Lexington was closed for several hours and has since reopened.
Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2025-1218140