RCMP say a pedestrian dead after crash in Antigonish

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Nov 8, 2023 10:17:59 AM.

Last Updated Nov 8, 2023 11:59:51 AM.

RCMP in Antigonish say a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle.

According to Mounties, the incident occurred yesterday just before 6 p.m. on James Street.

The 83-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and died at hospital as a result of his injuries.

The 67-year-old Antigonish man who was driving the vehicle was not hurt.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

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