A memorial has been set up near the scene of a fatal accident in Hammonds Plains, N.S.
Around 9:15 a.m. Friday, a vehicle travelling on Rochester Drive went off the road and overturned in a ditch.
A 17-year-old male youth was pronounced dead at the scene.
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On Sunday, nearly two dozen floral bouquets, along with several candles were placed by the accident site.
RCMP have not officially released the victim’s name however, he was a Grade 12 student at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S.
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A newsletter sent by the school to members of the community says that counsellors, a psychologist and other school board staff will be available to students in the coming days.
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The driver of the vehicle – also a 17-year-old male youth – was released Friday afternoon without charges.
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RCMP say their investigation into the fatal crash remains ongoing and it may or may not result in a charge being laid at a later date.
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