Impaired driving charges have been laid after a fatal crash in Renous.
RCMP say it appears a 68 year old man was pulling his vehicle out of a driveway on Route 108 last night when it was struck by a pick up truck.
Due to a collision, Route 108 near Renous between the Red Bridge Rd and Route 8 is currently closed. Traffic is being diverted.
— RCMP New Brunswick (@RCMPNB) January 30, 2019
He died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
A 54 year old White Rapids man was held in custody overnight and has been released on a promise to appear in Miramichi Provincial court on April 1st.
Man arrested for impaired driving following fatal collision #Renous https://t.co/Rp23TcO4yl
— RCMP New Brunswick (@RCMPNB) January 30, 2019