Halifax Regional Police are asking residents for help after a motorcycle rider entered a pedestrian pathway near the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and struck a man riding an e-bike late last Thursday evening.
Collision on shared path prompts appeal for witnesses
Officers responded to a reported collision at the intersection of Nantucket Avenue and Wyse Road in Dartmouth just after 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to a police news release. Video provided by police shows a motorcycle entering the footpath from the direction of the bridge and colliding with the e-bike rider as he crossed the intersection.
Police say the motorcycle operator performed a U-turn onto the pedestrian route and "intentionally struck a man driving an e-bike," then left the scene. Investigators described the motorcycle operator as a white man and his vehicle as a black sport bike with a pale-coloured side panel.
"Anyone with information about the driver's identity is asked to contact Halifax police at 902-490-5020 or submit a web tip through the Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers website."
Community safety and shared spaces
The incident has raised concerns among residents who use the path beneath and near the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, a busy corridor linking Halifax and Dartmouth that is used by walkers, cyclists, commuters and recreational users. Shared pathways are designed to separate motor vehicles from pedestrians and cyclists; when motorbikes use those routes, the potential for severe injury increases.
While the news release does not provide details about the condition of the e-bike rider, the decision by the motorcyclist to leave the scene has prompted police to seek public assistance. Video evidence supplied to police is being used as part of the investigation.
- Date and time: Last Thursday, about 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Intersection of Nantucket Avenue and Wyse Road, Dartmouth (near the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge)
- Suspect vehicle: Black sport bike with a pale-coloured side panel
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident | Motorcycle struck e-bike rider on pedestrian path |
| Suspect description | White man (no further identifying details released) |
| Evidence | Video provided to Halifax Regional Police |
For neighbourhoods that border the bridge approaches, the incident is a reminder of the tensions that can arise when motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians share constrained spaces. Community members said they welcome police appeals for information, and urged anyone who uses the route regularly to check dashcam or helmet-camera footage from the time indicated.
Police have asked anyone with information about the driver's identity to contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020 or to submit a tip through the Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers website. The force did not release additional details about charges or the condition of the e-bike rider in its initial news release.
As the investigation continues, travellers on foot or two wheels are reminded to stay vigilant and report anything that might help locate the motorcyclist. The case underlines the broader challenge for city planners and traffic enforcement in keeping shared corridors safe for all users.
Local authorities often rely on community-supplied video and eyewitness accounts in incidents that occur in public spaces. If you were near Nantucket Avenue and Wyse Road around 9:30 p.m. last Thursday and observed anything that could assist investigators, Halifax Regional Police invite you to come forward.
Photo and video material were provided to Halifax Regional Police and cited in the news release accompanying the appeal for information.
