News release
Kings District RCMP investigating roadside assault on Route 3
March 8, 2026
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Greenfield, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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Kings District RCMP is investigating a serious roadside assault that occurred on March 7, 2026, at approximately 12:43 p.m. on Route 3 Greenfield, near Greenfield Road.
Police received a report that two vehicles—a black truck and a red or possibly orange sedan—had stopped on the side of the road the driver of the truck and a passenger of the car, two men, became involved in an altercation. During the incident, a driver from the sedan exited the vehicle and assaulted the driver with a weapon, the car then left the scene. The occupants of the sedan were described as two men approximately aged 25 and 60.
The driver of the truck sustained serious injuries was transported to hospital for treatment, and was released.
Kings District RCMP is seeking information from the public as the investigation continues. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash‑camera footage from the area at the time is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-838-9300.
Information can also be provided anonymously through PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)