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Woman killed, child in serious condition after P.E.I. crash

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Kings District RCMP in Prince Edward Island is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle crash that occurred on 48 Road in Head of Cardigan on Friday.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., RCMP, fire departments and Island EMS responded to the crash RCMP said in a news release. Officers learned that a car left the road and came to rest in the ditch.

A 35-year-old Kings County woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A child involved in the crash was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A collision reconstructionist attended the scene.

The 48 Road was closed for several hours, but it has reopened.

The investigation is ongoing.

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