Man dead in crash on Family Day: RCMP
Autopsy scheduled to determine man's exact cause of death
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A 43-year-old man from Miramichi died after a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in a rural area east of the city, according to police.
The RCMP issued a news release Monday saying emergency crews responded to the collision on Route 11 in Oak Point at around 12:30 a.m.
“The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene as a result of his injuries,” Sgt. Patrick Dupont said in the release.
Police said a collision reconstructionist attended the scene, along with paramedics and the Miramichi Fire Department. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of the man’s death.
Police did not release any other details but are asking for information from the public. Anyone who saw the crash or has details about it is asked to contact the Neguac RCMP detachment at (506) 776-3000 or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimenb.ca.
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