Police say last week\u2019s deadly snowplow collision in Truro was accidental. Officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to a Queen Street parking lot around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 2. The pedestrian, 54-year-old Tina Clyke, was taken by EHS\u2014Emergency Health Services\u2014to Colchester East Hants Health Centre, where she died of her injuries. At the time, police said a three-quarter-ton truck\u2014light-duty pickup class\u2014operated by a private contractor was plowing a car-dealership lot when the incident occurred. Clyke was walking across the lot on her way to work at Sobeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Dave MacNeil said conditions were snowy and windy, and visibility was an issue. Investigators later met with the family. In an update Friday, Truro Police Service stated the case \u201chas been ruled a tragic accident\u201d and that no charges are pending. The service also confirmed an active file remains for administrative close-out and liaison with other authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early-morning plowing coincided with low light and blowing snow. Such conditions reduce contrast and hinder depth perception, especially around large vehicles with moving blades. According to police, these factors contributed to the tragedy. However, they found no evidence of criminality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident has been referred to the Nova Scotia Department of Labour for review from a workplace-safety perspective. That process typically examines training, supervision, equipment condition, and site controls. Any recommendations or orders would follow that assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A community fundraiser on GoFundMe has raised more than $50,000 for Clyke\u2019s family. \u201cWe appreciate all the support from everybody\u2026 We couldn\u2019t make it through this without the support and love that they\u2019ve given Tina,\u201d her brother, Gordie Clyke, told CTV Atlantic. Friends and colleagues have also shared tributes, highlighting her kindness and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation\u2019s outcome confirms no criminal charges will follow, while a provincial review proceeds. Meanwhile, local support continues for the family as Truro residents process a loss felt across workplaces and neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Police say last week\u2019s deadly snowplow collision in Truro was accidental. Officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to a Queen Street parking lot around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 2. The pedestrian, 54-year-old Tina Clyke, was taken by EHS\u2014Emergency Health Services\u2014to Colchester East Hants Health Centre, where she died of her injuries. At the time, police said […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-927","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-canada"},"yoast_head":"\n