Charlottetown woman, 56, dies in two-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Portage, N.B.

A 56-year-old woman from Charlottetown, P.E.I., has died after a collision between two vehicles on Route 15 in Portage, N.B., on the evening of Oct. 30, according to the New Brunswick RCMP.

Police said officers from the Shediac RCMP detachment were called at about 8 p.m. to a report of a crash involving an SUV and a van on Route 15.

One driver dead, another treated for minor injuries

The woman, who was driving alone, died at the scene from her injuries, police said. The driver of the van, who was also alone in the vehicle, was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

According to the RCMP, it is believed the van was travelling westbound when it crossed the centre line and struck the SUV coming in the opposite direction.

Emergency crews at the scene

Several agencies responded to the collision, police said:

• the Cap-Pelé Fire Department
• Ambulance New Brunswick
• an RCMP collision reconstructionist
• the New Brunswick Coroner's Office

Investigation continues

The RCMP said the investigation is ongoing. Police have not released the woman's name or any information about charges.

The release lists Sgt. Pierre-Luc Haché of the Shediac Detachment, Southeast District RCMP, as the contact for the file. The detachment can be reached at 506-533-5151.