Montague man dies in New Perth collision
An 83-year-old Montague man died Friday morning after a twovehicle collision on Route 3 in New Perth.
Kings District RCMP, the Montague Fire Department and Island EMS attended the scene and closed the road to traffic.
The 83-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The RCMP reported two passengers in the second vehicle were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Preliminary evidence suggests
alcohol and speeding weren’t factors in the collision, and the investigation is still underway,
the RCMP said. Route 3 remains closed while the traffic reconstructionist completes their work.