The driver of a utility van involved in a September crash that killed a Nova Scotia RCMP officer has been charged under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act.
RCMP say they conducted a thorough investigation, but found there was not enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges.
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Const. Francis (Frank) Deschênes was killed on Sept. 12 when a van collided with his police car after he had stopped to help motorists change a tire on Highway 2 near Memramcook, N.B.
Deschênes was a 12-year veteran of the force and was on duty with Amherst’s Northwest Traffic Services when the collision happened.
Vasiliy Meshko, 31, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., has been charged for driving without due care and attention, as well as failing to move over.
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RCMP say he was represented by his lawyer in Moncton Provincial Court on Thursday, and requested an adjournment until Friday to enter a plea.
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