Nova Scotia RCMP refers traffic incident to Serious Incident Response Team

July 22, 2026 - Monastery, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP

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Antigonish County District RCMP has referred the investigation of a fatal crash to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). 

During the evening of July 18, officers were conducting proactive patrols on Hwy. 4 near Monastery for an impaired driving initiative.

At approximately 11:20 p.m., an officer was on patrol and located a vehicle on Cape Jack Rd. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled. In the interest of public safety, the officer disengaged the emergency lights and did not pursue the vehicle. 

Shortly after, the officer observed that the vehicle left the road and crashed in the ditch. The officer immediately attended and provided first aid while awaiting EHS and other first responders. 

The driver, a 19-year-old Havre Boucher man who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Antigonish County District RCMP has referred the matter to SiRT. SiRT independently investigates all serious incidents which arise from the actions of police in Nova Scotia. There does not have to be an allegation of wrongdoing.

Given the matter is now being investigated by SiRT, the RCMP will respectfully refrain from discussing further details.

Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-1024160

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