News release
Kings District RCMP investigating fatal collision
October 26, 2026
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Canaan, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Kings District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Canaan.
On October 24, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Kings District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 101. Officers learned that a Ford F350, Honda CRV, Ford Fiesta and Nissan Rogue, all travelling westbound, had collided.
The driver of the Fiesta, a 51-year-old man from Hants Border was pronounced deceased at the scene.
All occupants of the other vehicles, including, a 23‑year‑old man from Port Williams driving a Ford F‑350, a 68‑year‑old man from Cold Brook driving a Honda CRV, and a 45‑year‑old woman from North Kingston driving a Nissan Rogue, were treated at the scene by EHS.
Hwy. 101 was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, including those with dashcam footage, is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555.
Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2026-1572030