Investigation
SiRT Investigating Serious Injury Following Attempted Traffic Stop
File Number: 2026-0170
Date Opened: 2026-10-14
Date Published:
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: Perth-Andover RCMP
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a serious injury sustained following an attempted traffic stop in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.
Preliminary information suggests:
- On the evening of October 13, 2026, a member of the Perth-Andover RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 130 in Perth-Andover.
- The driver, an adult male, did not stop for police. The officer observed the vehicle collide with something, which was determined to be another vehicle.
- The driver and female passenger of the suspect vehicle were transported to hospital and diagnosed with serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, an adult male, reported minor injuries.