New Brunswick

Pedestrian killed after truck leaves roadway in New Denmark

New Brunswick RCMP say one person has died after a truck left the roadway and struck a pedestrian on Friday in New Denmark, N.B.

RCMP called to scene Friday afternoon

A closeup of the side of an SUV shows the RCMP crest and the words "RCMP GRC," "Police" and "Canada."
RCMP say the driver of a transport truck lost control, entered a parking lot, and struck a pedestrian and a nearby building. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC)

A 65-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in New Denmark, N.B.

On Friday just after 1 p.m., members of the Saint-Léonard RCMP, Drummond Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 108 at the intersection of Hansen Crossing Road.

In a release, police say the crash is believed to have occurred when the driver of a transport truck lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, entered a parking lot, and struck a pedestrian and a nearby building.

Police say the driver of the truck was not injured.

An investigation is underway.