One dead in New Brunswick highway collision after driver swerved to avoid moose

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FREDERICTON - New Brunswick RCMP say they believe a fatal crash Monday evening north of Saint John was caused by a driver attempting to avoid a moose. 

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FREDERICTON – New Brunswick RCMP say they believe a fatal crash Monday evening north of Saint John was caused by a driver attempting to avoid a moose. 

Mounties say the driver of a southbound vehicle on Highway 7 swerved to avoid the moose, crossed into the opposing lane and struck a northbound vehicle head on.

A 31-year-old man who was driving the northbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

New Brunswick RCMP say they believe a fatal crash Monday evening north of Saint John was caused by a driver attempting to avoid a moose. The RCMP logo is seen at a news conference on June 24, 2023 in St. John’s. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
New Brunswick RCMP say they believe a fatal crash Monday evening north of Saint John was caused by a driver attempting to avoid a moose. The RCMP logo is seen at a news conference on June 24, 2023 in St. John’s. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Police say the driver who swerved to avoid the moose was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

A representative of the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office is assisting with an ongoing investigation. 

Police say an autopsy will be conducted to determine the man’s exact cause of death.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2026.

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