P.E.I. man dead after potato truck crash in Carleton

Published Jun 28, 2025 1 minute readA Prince County, P.E.I., man has died after the potato truck he was driving appeared to rollover on June 27. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA Prince County man in his 40s has died following a single-vehicle potato truck crash on Route 2 in Carleton, West Prince, P.E.I. in the afternoon of June 27.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 contentPrince District RCMP is investigating the fatal crash that occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m., closing the highway for several hours. RCMP say initial indications appear to show the truck went off the road and overturned.Article contentArticle contentThe driver and lone occupant of the truck was pronounced deceased at the scene.Article contentAlong with RCMP, the O’Leary fire department, Island EMS, Occupational Health and Safety and the Department of Transportation responded.Article contentThe road has sine reopened and the investigation is continuing.Article contentArticle content