Martins River crash: 29-year-old driver killed, passenger airlifted, RCMP say

A 29-year-old man died and a 23-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after their car left Highway 3 in Martins River, N.S., and caught fire on October 30, according to the Lunenburg District RCMP.

What happened

Police said officers, along with fire services and EHS, were called to a report of a crash on Hwy. 3 at about 4:25 p.m. When they arrived, officers found that a Hyundai Elantra had left the road, gone into a wooded area and caught fire.

The driver, a 29-year-old man from Cambridge, was pronounced dead at the scene, the RCMP said. His passenger, a 23-year-old woman from Torbrook, was taken to hospital by EHS LifeFlight with life-threatening injuries.

Police did not release the names of the two people.

Highway closed for hours

Hwy. 3 was shut down for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist examined the crash site, police said.

The RCMP said the investigation is ongoing. Police have not said what caused the car to leave the road.

In their release, the RCMP said their thoughts are with the man's loved ones.

Witnesses asked to come forward

Police are asking anyone who saw the crash, including drivers who may have dashcam footage, to get in touch.

• Lunenburg District RCMP: 902-275-3583
• File number: 2026-1601599