Sackville, N.B. — A person was taken to hospital with what police say are life‑threatening injuries after a suspected hit‑and‑run on the Trans‑Canada Highway (Route 2) near Sackville early Thursday, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Police responded in the early morning
Officials with the Sackville RCMP said officers attended the scene near the Walker Road intersection at about 5 a.m. The westbound lane of Route 2 where the incident occurred was closed for several hours; a New Brunswick RCMP Facebook post indicated the lane had reopened by 11:24 a.m.
Mathieu Daigle, operations commander with the Sackville detachment, confirmed police arrived and encountered what is believed to be a hit‑and‑run. He said the injured person was transported to hospital with critical injuries. Daigle did not provide details on the identity of the victim or whether next of kin had been notified.
"Police are asking anyone with more information about the incident to contact RCMP."
Work Safe N.B. notified but not treating it as work‑related
Work Safe N.B. said it was notified about the incident but clarified that it is not being investigated as a work‑related accident. The agency did not provide further comment on the circumstances surrounding the event.
What we know and what remains open
At this stage, RCMP have described the matter as a suspected hit‑and‑run. Investigators have not released the victim’s identity, the vehicle involved, or whether the person was a roadside worker, pedestrian or occupant of another vehicle. Police are appealing to the public for assistance.
- Time of response: approximately 5 a.m.
- Location: Route 2 near Walker Road intersection, westbound lane
- Road closure: westbound lane closed for several hours; reopened by 11:24 a.m.
- Victim condition: taken to hospital with critical, life‑threatening injuries
- Investigation: ongoing; RCMP seeking witnesses or information
How the public can help
Police routinely ask anyone with dash‑cam, surveillance footage or other information related to traffic incidents to contact their local detachment. In this case, Daigle urged people with knowledge of the collision or the vehicle involved to reach out to the Sackville RCMP. Providing timely photos, video clips, or descriptions of a vehicle or its direction of travel can be valuable to investigators.
Local impact and safety considerations
Route 2 is the primary east‑west corridor across New Brunswick and a closure, even temporary, can have significant local and regional effects, from traffic delays to increased congestion on alternate routes. Motorists are reminded to slow down and be vigilant when approaching scenes involving emergency responders or collision investigations. If witness evidence exists on mobile devices, members of the public should preserve that material and be prepared to share it with police.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Suspected hit‑and‑run |
| Reported time | ~5 a.m. |
| Location | Route 2 near Walker Road intersection, Sackville area |
| Road status | Westbound lane closed for several hours; reopened by 11:24 a.m. |
| Investigation lead | Sackville RCMP |
RCMP have not indicated whether charges have been laid or if a suspect vehicle has been located. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sackville RCMP. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may be able to share tips through local crime‑stoppers programs where available.
The incident remains an open investigation. As details are confirmed, police will release further information through regular channels.
— Lucienne Arsenault, New Brunswick correspondent, NEXO RADAR
