Kings District RCMP is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in White Rock.
On June 28 at approximately 2:20 a.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Ridge Rd. near White Rock Rd. Officers learned that a Kia Rio left the roadway, hit a tree, and came to rest on its side. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on scene
A 19-year-old Kentville man, believed to be the driver, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, also a 19-year-old Kentville man and the only other occupant of the vehicle, was transported to hospital by EHS with serious injuries.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended. The investigation is ongoing with support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
Ridge Rd. from White Rock Rd. to Greenwich Rd. South was closed for several hours but has reopened.
Anyone with information about the crash, including dashcam or surveillance video that shows the incident or a Kia Rio in the Wolfville area between 1:00 a.m. and 2:20 a.m. on June 28, is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2025-908938
