Man Dead After Being Hit by a Truck at Halifax Wal-Mart

A 24 year-old man is dead after he was hit by a truck in the parking lot of a Halifax Wal-Mart, last night.

Police say they got the call to the Mumford Road Wal-Mart shortly before 11:20.

They add the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 52 year-old Halifax man driving the truck is in police custody but there’s no word yet on charges.

Police say they don’t believe alcohol was a factor in the crash and add they’re looking to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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