Overview
- The collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. on June 6 when the 66-year-old driver’s Dodge pickup struck the galley ramp during loading.
- Initial evidence suggests a malfunctioning brake system, and the driver received a $552 ticket for improper brake performance under the Motor Vehicle Act.
- The pickup was heavily damaged but the driver escaped without injury, Cpl. Alex Bérubé said.
- Ferry crews removed the vehicle and conducted a structural inspection, delaying several sailings between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay.
- RCMP is appealing for witnesses and technical data as the investigation continues.