News release
Lunenburg District RCMP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash
November 3, 2026
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Martins River, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Martins River.
On October 30, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a crash on Hwy. 3. Upon arrival, officers learned that a Hyundai Elantra had gone off the road, entered a wooded area, and caught fire.
The driver, a 29-year-old man from Cambridge, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, a 23-year-old woman from Torbrook, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS LifeFlight.
Hwy. 3 was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, including those with dashcam footage, is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902‑275‑3583.
Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2026-1601599