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Police on scene of fatal vehicle pedestrian on Spring Garden Road

Police investigate crash on Spring Garden Rd. at South Park St Thursday October 31//Photo submitted

By Dan Ahlstrand and Chris Halef

Posted Oct 31, 2024 07:52:18 AM.

Last Updated Oct 31, 2024 10:07:35 AM.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a fatal vehicle pedestrian crash near the intersection of Spring Garden Rd. and South Park St. Thursday morning.

HRP releasing few details other than to say that they have a team of officers on the scene and they expected traffic delays in the area for some time.

The crash comes less than a day after a crash on Spring Garden Rd between Summer St and South Park yesterday afternoon around 3:30 p.m.

Police investigating that crash say a cyclist travelling down Spring Garden collided with the open door of a parked vehicle.

The 23-year old cyclist was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation into both crashes remains ongoing.

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