Published Dec 04, 20251 minute readRCMP vehicle and logo. file Photo by FILEArticle contentA storm, which brought snow, rain and strong winds, played a factor on Cape Breton roadways on Wednesday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRCMP say they responded to 13 motor vehicle collisions on the island during the storm, including one that claimed the life of a 31-year-old man from New Waterford on Highway 105 near Millville after the vehicle he was driving collided with a Peterbilt 367 transport truck.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe man, who was the lone occupant of the Chrysler, was transported to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and was later pronounced dead.Article contentThe occupants of the truck — a 42-year-old driver from New Waterford and a 20-year-old passenger from Sydney — were not injured.Article contentHighway 105 was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.Article contentRCMP didn’t provide locations or details of the other 12 reported accidents.Article contentMeanwhile, there were several reports of accidents in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality on Wednesday as well, however the official number was unknown at publication time.Article content
Cape Breton RCMP report 13 accidents, one fatal, during Wednesdays storm
