15-year-old killed after driving car into power pole, tree: N.S. police
“A vehicle travelling westbound on Bridge Avenue, had left the road,” police said. The vehicle struck a power pole and then a large tree.
The Stellarton Police Service in Nova Scotia is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 15-year-old driver early Thursday morning.
According to police, the incident occurred at 4:15 a.m. on Bridge Avenue, near MacKay Street, when a car heading westbound veered off the road, hitting a power pole and then a large tree.
The 15-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bridge Avenue remains closed until further notice as the investigation continues.
"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy," the police shared in a Facebook post.
Several people expressed their condolences in the comments. One user wrote, "So tragic, thoughts are with the family." Another added, "What a horrible nightmare for the family. I’m so sorry and hope they can find a way through this." A third commenter shared, "Heartbreaking! Condolences to the family."
