Hwy 2 crash between Gorge and Mapleton Roads (May 2026) IMAGE: COURTESY OF WADE PERRY

UPDATE: N.S. man struck and killed on Hwy 2 in N.B.

Tara Clow May 29, 2026 5:26 pm Last Updated on May 29, 2026 5:41 pm

A 54-year-old Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia man is dead after he was struck on Highway 2 in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Codiac RCMP received reports at around 2:50 a.m. on Friday of a man lying on the roadside by the eastbound lanes, between Gorge and Mapleton Roads.

Police believe he was hit by a transport truck.

Before the incident, the man was seen walking on the side of the highway in the area where he was hit.

At this time, nothing criminal is suspected.

Police are asking anyone with information to get in touch with them. If you were in the area between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. on May 29 and have dashcam footage or information that could assist, contact the RCMP at 506-857-2400.

Authors

Alex Allan

Alex Allan is an award-winning multimedia journalist and graduate of Fanshawe College's Journalism Broadcasting and Digital Communication Management programs. He is based in Saint John and covers stories across New Brunswick. Contact Alex at allana@radioabl.ca.
Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.