New Brunswick RCMP have released the driver of a van that was involved in a crash that claimed the life of an RCMP officer, but say their investigation is continuing.
Police say the court has imposed conditions on the driver, and that no charges have been laid at this time.
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They have also released a photo of the cargo van, and want to speak to any motorists who were on Highway 2 between Moncton and Memramcook between 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
It’s believed Const. Francis Deschênes, who was on duty with Amherst’s Northwest Traffic Services, had pulled over on the side of the highway to help two people in an SUV change a tire.
Police say a cargo van collided with Deschênes’ police car and the SUV.
Deschênes was pronounced dead at the scene, while the two people in the SUV were taken to hospital and released.
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RCMP say they have spoken to several witnesses but would like to interview any other drivers who witnessed the van leading up to the crash.
The dark blue Dodge TK 2008 van had the Pennsylvania license plate ZBN•8883 and was travelling eastbound on the TransCanada Highway.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sackville detachment of the RCMP at 506-364-5023
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