A 56-year-old Charlottetown woman died Friday night after an SUV and a van collided on Route 15 in Portage, N.B. RCMP say the van crossed the centre line around 8 p.m. The van’s driver had minor injuries. A collision reconstructionist attended and the investigation is ongoing.
New Brunswick RCMP say van crossed centre line and struck SUV
Polina Kozlova · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 01, 2026 11:22 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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RCMP are investigating a fatal collision on Route 15 in Portage, N.B. (RCMP)
A 56-year-old Charlottetown woman was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Portage, according to New Brunswick RCMP.
Shediac RCMP responded to the collision around 8 p.m. The woman, who was the sole occupant of the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the van, who was also alone in the vehicle, was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Police believe the van was travelling westbound when it crossed the centre line and struck the oncoming SUV.
An investigation is underway.
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