News release
East Hants District RCMP investigating fatal collision
June 29, 2026
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South Maitland, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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East Hants District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in South Maitland.
On June 28, at approximately 2:05 p.m., East Hants District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision in the 10300 block of Hwy. 215. Officers learned that a southbound motorcycle and a northbound Mazda MX-5 had collided.
The driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle, a 71-year-old man from Lower Truro, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and passenger of the Mazda, both from Truro, did not report any physical injuries.
Hwy. 215 was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision.
The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, including those with dashcam footage, is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077.
Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2026-900326