RCMP responds to serious collision
Colchester County District RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain.
At approximately 11:15 a.m. yesterday morning, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene and found that a car had been heading east on Highway 104 when the driver lost control. The vehicle left the roadway and suffered significant damage as a result.
The driver of the car, a 23-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. The passenger of the car, a 22-year-old female, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by Lifeflight.
A collision reconstructionist attended the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Distracted driving is believed to have been a factor.
Highway 104 eastbound was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
