A 25-year-old man from Central York Hainesville, and a 23-year-old man from Nackawic-Millville, died as the result of a single-vehicle crash near Zealand, N.B.
On Feb. 23, at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Nackawic and Keswick RCMP detachments, the Keswick Ridge Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 104, in Zealand.
The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle was attempting to pass a black Jeep, swerved to avoid an oncoming all-terrain vehicle (ATV), lost control, left the roadway and crashed. Both vehicle occupants died at the scene.
A RCMP collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s office are assisting with the investigation.
Police would like to talk to the driver of the ATV and the black Jeep. Anyone with information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Keswick RCMP at 506-357-4300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.
