RCMP Seek Witnesses After Serious Hit and Run in Grand Bay-Westfield

Community Safety Alert: Cyclist Injured, Driver Left Scene

The Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP are asking residents and motorists for immediate assistance after a serious hit and run collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist in Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick. The collision occurred in the middle of the afternoon and left a woman with significant injuries before the vehicle involved drove away.

On May 21, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m., police responded to a report that a vehicle struck a northbound cyclist on Nerepis Road near the intersection with Sunnyside Drive, then continued on without stopping. The injured cyclist was transported to hospital with serious injuries and has since been released. Investigators are now turning to the public to help identify the vehicle and driver.

Official Incident Details

According to the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP detachment, the following details are confirmed at this time:

• Date of incident: May 21, 2026
• Time: Approximately 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Nerepis Road near the intersection of Sunnyside Drive, in Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick
• Parties involved: A cyclist travelling northbound and an unidentified vehicle
• Collision details: The vehicle struck the cyclist from behind, then left the area before police arrived
• Injuries: The cyclist sustained serious injuries, was taken to hospital, and has since been released
• Investigation status: Ongoing; police have already pursued several leads but have not yet identified the vehicle or driver

Call for Witnesses and Video Evidence

The Crime Canada community is strongly urged to assist in this investigation. If you were anywhere in the vicinity of Nerepis Road and Sunnyside Drive on the afternoon of May 21, 2026, your information could be critical.

Police specifically want to hear from anyone who:

• Directly witnessed the collision
• Stopped at the scene to help or observed the aftermath
• Was driving in the area around 2:00 p.m. and may have seen a vehicle leaving the scene
• Has dash cam footage from Nerepis Road or nearby routes around the time of the incident

If you have any information or video, please contact the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP directly at 506-757-1020. Community members can also review other current and past incidents on our national Safety Alerts hub to stay informed about evolving safety risks.

How to Report Tips Anonymously

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide information through Crime Stoppers using any of the following options:

• Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Use the secure P3 Mobile App
• Submit a secure web tip at www.crimenb.ca

Residents who routinely travel this corridor can also use tools like our Interactive Crime Map to better understand traffic and safety trends in their communities and decide where additional vigilance may be needed.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the vulnerability of cyclists and pedestrians on mixed-use roads across New Brunswick. A collision where a driver leaves the scene not only endangers the immediate victim but also undermines community trust and accountability. Prompt reporting, especially with dash cam or surveillance video, often makes the difference in identifying a suspect vehicle in hit and run cases.

For cyclists and drivers alike, we encourage extra caution on roadways that combine residential access, commuter traffic, and cycling activity. Cyclists should use high-visibility gear where possible and ride predictably, while drivers must give ample space when passing and remain alert for more vulnerable road users. Above all, if a collision occurs, staying at the scene and calling emergency services is both a legal obligation and a critical step in protecting lives.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the new-brunswick community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.