Man faces charges after woman struck by vehicle in Cape Breton
A 41-year-old man from Cape Breton is facing charges after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Portage, Nova Scotia. The incident occurred on Tuesday, leaving a 30-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.
According to reports, the RCMP responded to a call about the collision at around 7:45 a.m. on May 6. Upon arriving at the scene, they found the woman lying in a ditch, in critical condition. She was quickly transported to the hospital for treatment.
The vehicle involved in the incident was identified as a grey Dodge 3500 truck, which failed to remain at the scene after hitting the pedestrian. However, the driver later turned himself in and was arrested in Big Pond, Nova Scotia.
The 41-year-old man is now facing charges of aggravated assault and failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in Sydney provincial court on August 7 to address these charges.
Blair Rhodes, a journalist with over 40 years of experience, reported on this story. Rhodes, who has been with CBC for 31 years, specializes in covering crime and public safety issues. He can be reached at blair.rhodes@cbc.ca for any further inquiries.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following road safety regulations and being responsible while driving. It is crucial for drivers to remain at the scene of an accident and provide assistance to those in need. Hopefully, the victim in this case will recover from her injuries, and justice will be served in the court proceedings.
