RCMP cruiser. – Postmedia News Photo by Postmedia News /Postmedia NewsArticle contentTwo people are dead following a fatal two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 103 in Shelburne County.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 contentThe Shelburne RCMP Detachment says on June 23, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Shelburne RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 103 near Birchtown.Article contentArticle content“RCMP officers learned that a black Volkswagen Jetta and a yellow Ford F-150 collided head-on on the roadway,” reads an RCMP media release. “When first responders arrived on scene, the Ford was fully engulfed in flames and the Volkswagen had significant damage.”Article contentArticle contentThe RCMP says the driver of the Volkswagen, a 42-year-old woman from Clyde River, was deceased. The driver of the Ford, a 32-year-old man from Williamswood, was also deceased. Both drivers were the only occupants of the vehicles.Article content“An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene, in addition to the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works,” the media release reads. The Shelburne RCMP Detachment has been investigating the collision, with support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.Article contentThe RCMP says the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration was also notified because a work vehicle from the department was involved. The department’s investigation is underway as well. The highway was closed for several hours before being reopened.Article contentThe RCMP is asking anyone with information about this incident, or with dashcam footage of the vehicles or the area prior to the collision, to call the Shelburne RCMP Detachment at 902-875-2490.Article contentTo remain anonymous, people can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip on the Crime Stoppers website, or use the P3 Tips app.Article contentArticle content
Two people dead following head-on collision on Highway 103 in Shelburne County
