Kentville man arrested after fleeing police, crashing into transit bus: N.S. RCMP
A 32-year-old man from Kentville, N.S., was arrested after fleeing from police and hitting a transit bus on Saturday.
Just before 5 p.m., an Annapolis District RCMP officer witnessed a white Ford F150 pickup truck travelling on Highway 201 at 93 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.
A news release from RCMP Friday says the officer activated his lights and attempted to stop the vehicle.
Police say the driver of the truck failed to stop and turned onto Torbrook Road out of sight of the officer.
A witness told police the driver of the truck began to illegally pass a car when it struck a transit bus and then a telephone pole.
The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 32-year-old man, was arrested. He was later taken to hospital with minor injuries.
According to police, two dogs were found inside the truck. Police say one dog was dead upon discovering it. The second dog was rushed to a local veterinarian clinic where it later died.
The driver of the transit bus, a 74-year-old man from Bridgetown, N.S., suffered minor injuries. Police say there was only one passenger on the bus who was uninjured.
Highway 201 near Torbrook Road was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision analyst attended the scene.
The Kentville man was later released and will appear in court at a later date.
He is facing charges of:
- dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm
- driving while prohibited
- flight from peace officer
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Pharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the Senate
The Liberals' pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons.
MPs 'wittingly' took part in foreign interference: national security committee
Some MPs began 'wittingly assisting' foreign state actors soon after their election, says a report released Monday, including sending confidential information to Indian officials.
More Canadians are moving to the U.S. Here's one of the main reasons, according to an immigration expert
Recent data from the U.S. census revealed that more than 126,000 people moved from Canada to the U.S. in 2022. An expert said that one of the main reasons for this move is the cost of living.
Bus carrying Quebec tourists crashes in Cuba, leaving 1 dead and 26 injured
One person is dead and 26 were injured after a bus carrying Quebec tourists was involved in a collision in Cuba on Sunday.
Her gut was producing alcohol. Doctors didn't believe her
For two years doctors told her she was an alcoholic. Then they realized her gut was making alcohol from carbohydrates, a rare condition called auto-brewery syndrome.
Here's how far B.C. drivers must keep from cyclists, pedestrians under new law
A new law protecting cyclists and pedestrians in British Columbia takes effect Monday, establishing minimum distances that drivers must keep from so-called vulnerable road users.
Forest bathing: What it is and why some Alberta doctors recommend it
Many people are familiar with the benefits of being in nature, but forest therapy goes a step further than a simple walk in the woods.
Poilievre disagrees with Conservative MP who opposes same-sex marriage, vows to uphold
Facing scrutiny over comments one of his MPs made, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says if he become prime minister, he will uphold same sex marriage rights, 'full stop.'
Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized Monday for massive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models as the automaker suspended production of three of them.