An accident in Annapolis County has claimed the life of a 71 year old Yarmouth man.
It happened shortly before 7 last night on Highway 101 near Exit 23A, around Clementsvale.
RCMP say the vehicle the man was driving crossed the centre line and collided with another vehicle.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and a female passenger sustained moderate, but non-life threatening injuries.
Two people in the other vehicle came away with minor injuries.
The highway was closed for several hours while traffic analysts observed the scene.
RCMP say the matter remains under investigation.