Woman, 50, dead after car hits power pole in Lower Sackville
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are currently requesting dashcam footage following a tragic incident in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. The incident involved a car colliding with a power pole, resulting in the death of one woman and leaving two men critically injured.
According to reports, the crash occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Monday on Sackville Drive near Hillcrest Avenue. The vehicle involved was identified as a Mazda 3, which veered off the road and collided with the power pole.
Tragically, the rear passenger, a 50-year-old woman from Lake Echo, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 53-year-old man from North Preston, and another passenger, a 56-year-old man from Dartmouth, sustained life-threatening injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The RCMP have launched an investigation into the incident and are urging anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to come forward and assist with the investigation.
This devastating event serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of reckless behavior on the road. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.
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