Investigation
SiRT Investigating Motor Vehicle Accident that Resulted in Death
File Number: 2026-0037
Date Opened: 2026-03-28
Date Closed:
Date Published:
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Bridgewater Police Service
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of an adult male, near Tantallon.
Preliminary information suggests:
- On the night of Saturday March 28, 2026, an adult male was walking on the side of highway 103 near Tantallon, where he was struck by a vehicle.
- RCMP responded to the 911 call.
- The driver of the vehicle was identified as an off-duty Bridgewater Police officer.
- Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
- The male was pronounced deceased shortly after the accident.