Halifax Regional Police say a 31-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges, as well as firearm-related offences, after a fatal collision in Dartmouth, N.S. on Saturday night.
Police said the two-vehicle crash happened at around 8 p.m. on Highway 107, near exit 13N.
A 52-year-old driver of one vehicle died at the scene, police said.
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In the other vehicle, a 41-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries while the 31-year-old driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries, police noted.
That 31-year-old driver has now been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle causing death, impaired operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm.
Police allege at the time of the crash, the driver – who they name as Shaquille David Skinner – was also found to be in possession of a firearm and was also charged with 12 firearm-related offences.
“Halifax Regional Police extend condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” the force said.
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