Two individuals deceased following single vehicle crash

January 28, 2023
Pont-Landry, New Brunswick

News release

A 27-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, both from Tracadie, have died following a single vehicle crash in Tracadie, N.B.

On January 28, 2023, at approximately 3:20 a.m., members of the Tracadie RCMP and Caraquet RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 160 near George Road in Pont-Landry, N.B.

The crash is believed to have occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and rolled over several times. Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle. A 21-year-old woman died at the scene as a result of her injuries. A 27-year-old man was transported to hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Route 160 near George Road was closed for approximately four hours, and has since reopened.

Members of the Tracadie Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick attended the scene. An RCMP Collision Reconstructionist is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Kevin Plourde or
Cpl. Sylvain Cormier
Tracadie Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
506-393-3000

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