RCMP Northeast Traffic Services (NETS) is investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred in Portage.

On May 6, at approximately 7:45 a.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a collision near the 3000 block of Kings Rd. At the scene, a 30-year-old woman, who sustained life-threatening injuries, was located in the ditch. She was transported to hospital by EHS.

The vehicle involved, a gray Dodge 3500 with a black dump box, failed to remain at the scene.

Later that morning, the driver of the vehicle, 41-year-old man, turned himself into police. He was safely arrested at a home in Big Pond.

The man was later released on conditions. He's scheduled to attend Sydney Provincial Court on August 7, 2025, to face charges of Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm, Aggravated Assault.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident or dashcam footage of the area is asked to contact RCMP Northeast Traffic Services at 902-794-5800. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 2025-605798