2017 – Tragic Death of Const. Francis Deschene
In 2017, RCMP Constable Francis Deschênes tragically lost his life while assisting motorists with a flat tire on the Trans-Canada Highway near Memramcook, New Brunswick. This incident underscored the critical need for enhanced roadside safety measures and stricter enforcement of Move Over laws.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/rcmp-close-highway-accident-1.4286677
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/rcmp-officer-killed-francis-deschenes-collision-1.4287834
N.S. RCMP officer killed while helping motorists ‘an amazing police officer and person’