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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in New Brunswick announced a follow-up to their response to a single-vehicle car crash on Route 104 in Zealand.

On Feb. 23, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Nackawic and Keswick RCMP detachments, as well as Keswick Ridge Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick, responded to the scene.

A 25-year-old man from Central York Hainesville and a 23-year-old man from Nackawic-Milville died at the scene as the result of their injuries from the single-vehicle crash.

The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle attempted to pass a black Jeep. While passing the Jeep, the vehicle swerved to avoid an oncoming all-terrain vehicle, lost control, left the roadway and crashed.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Police would like to talk to the driver of the ATV and the black Jeep. Anyone with information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Keswick RCMP at 506-357-4300.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1;800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Wep Tips at www.crimenb.ca.