RCMP arrest two men for impaired driving following separate single-vehicle crashes
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two men for impaired driving following two separate single-vehicle crashes.
On June 11, at approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of a white SUV with roof racks in the ditch between the landfill and Sheet Harbour. Officers patrolled the area, and further west to Spry Bay, but did not locate the vehicle.
At 3:50 p.m., a second report was received regarding a white vehicle in the ditch near Boutilier’s Settlement Rd. in Spry Bay. Officers made an immediate patrol and located a Jeep Grand Cherokee with roof racks in the ditch, with a driver inside.
Officers spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment. A roadside breath sample was obtained, which resulted in a fail.
The 20-year-old man from Fall River was arrested for impaired driving. He was transported to the Sheet Harbour RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples registering 90 mg% each.
He was released and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
Later on June 11, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers, EHS and fire services responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Crowell Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a Volkswagen GTI in the ditch with two injured passengers. The vehicle appeared to have left the road and collided with a driveway culvert.
Officers learned that firefighters had located the driver leaving the scene and brought him back to the crash site. While speaking with the driver, an officer observed signs of impairment.
The driver, a 19-year-old man from Three Fathom Harbour, was arrested for impaired driving.
The driver and two passengers, a 19-year-old man from Head of Chezzetcook and an 18-year-old man from Grand Desert, were transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.
While at the hospital, a sample of the driver’s blood was obtained for analysis at a forensic lab to determine blood alcohol concentration.
The investigation is ongoing.
Impaired driving is a leading factor in serious collisions and remains a significant threat to public safety on our roads. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs and to always choose a safe way home.
- **** Truro Police Release On June 3, 2026, at 2:30pm, the Truro Police Service responded to the intersection of Young and Brunswick Street in relation to a severe traffic collision The Truro Police Service's Patrol Section and Traffic Section blocked off the immediate area to assist Truro Fire Service in safely removing the trapped vehicle occupants. Two individuals were transported to the hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries. The Truro Police Service continues to investigate this motor vehicle collision and is requesting anyone who had witnessed this accident or has information to contact 902-895-5351 and reference file number 2026757211.
