Monday, September 6, 2010

TICKETS AND TOW TRUCKS AT WHARF RAT RALLY

Police were busy at The Wharf Rat Rally in Digby.

Dedicated patrols on Highway 101 east and west of the Bear River bridge resulted in numerous charges.

Three people were charged with impaired driving and fifty summary offence tickets were issued.

Police say the charges include speeding, illegal possession of liquor, driving without insurance and driving while suspended.

Five vehicles were also towed away in the police sweep.

Despite the charges, police say it was a safe and enjoyable event.

MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN HANTS COUNTY

A man was taken to hospital after a motorcycle accident on Highway 326 in Clarksville, Hants County.

The driver and and lone occupant of the motorcycle was taken to Hants Community Hospital with undetermined injuries.

Police and Emergency personnel responded to the call at 7:30 pm on Sunday.

According to police reports the driver was injured after the bike left the highway and crashed.

Windsor District RCMP continue their investigation.

MAN DIES IN NEWPORT CORNER CRASH

One man is dead after a single vehicle rollover on Highway 14, in Newport Corner, Hants County.

The driver, and lone occupant , was pronounced at the scene.

Emergency Health Services personnel responded to the call at 6:30pm on Sunday.

Windsor District RCMP and Annapolis Valley Traffic Services continue to investigate the crash.

The name of the driver is not being released, pending family notification.