A 21-year-old New Brunswick man is facing an impaired driving-related charge after a crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day that claimed the life of a 29-year-old man.
RCMP say the collision between a pick-up truck and an ATV happened just before 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 on Highway 776 near Seal Cove on Grand Manan.
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The driver of the ATV, a man from Grand Manan, died at the scene.
Daniel Richard Greene, also of Grand Manan, has been charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 80 mg causing death. He was remanded in custody and will appear in Saint John Provincial Court on Tuesday afternoon.
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RCMP say the collision remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call them at 506-662-1210 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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