Investigation
SiRT Investigating Serious Injuries Resulting from Pursuit
File Number: 2026-0043
Date Opened: 2026-04-11
Date Closed:
Date Published:
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: RCMP New Brunswick
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a matter involving serious injuries sustained by an adult male and female during a pursuit and arrest near Plaster Rock, New Brunswick.
Preliminary information suggests the following:
- In the late morning of April 11, 2026, members of the New Brunswick RCMP were dispatched to a store where an adult male was threatening employees. The male had left the store, but officers learned he had outstanding warrants for arrest.
- RCMP members located the male driving a vehicle and attempted to stop him. The male did not stop, and a pursuit occurred but was eventually called off.
- Shortly after, RCMP members located the male again and tried to stop him. The male fled and a pursuit started.
- The male crashed his vehicle. The male and a female passenger were taken to hospital. The male was diagnosed with serious injuries, including broken ribs. The female passenger was diagnosed with a broken pelvis.