Sunny Corner man identified as crash victim

Alcohol could have been a factor in motorcycle crash

A 50-year-old man from Sunny Corner, N.B., has died following a single-vehicle crash in Strathadam, N.B. (Identified as Martin David Munro, see obituary below)

On October 20, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Blackville, Doaktown, and Sunny Corner RCMP responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash on Route 425, in Strathadam.

The crash is believed to have occurred when the motorcycle, travelling west, failed to navigate a turn, struck a guard rail and the driver was ejected. The driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor that led to the crash.

Members of the Miramichi Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick also attended the scene. An RCMP collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner's office is also assisting with the investigation. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the driver's exact cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing.

Obituary

The death of Martin David Munro, husband of Melanie (Yetman) Munro, of Miramichi, NB, occurred accidently on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Strathadam, NB, at the age of 50. Born in Toronto, ON, he was the son of Mary Karen (Sonier) Munro and the late William Munro.

Besides his mother, Martin is survived by daughter: Kathleen Munro (Cameron) of Moncton, NB; son: Zackery Munro of Red Deer, AB; stepchildren: Dominique Yetman, Alexandre Yetman, Sebastien Yetman, and Jocelynne Yetman; grandchildren: Keira, Kai, Casey, Lliam, Bentley; first wife and mother of his children: Nancy (Gillespie) Bastarache; sister: Brandi Munro (Andre Comeau) of Moncton, NB; his two girls: Chloe and Honey; niece: Rebecca Beyea (Ben).

Besides his father, he is predeceased by cousin: Chris Sonier.

As per the families wishes, there will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church at a date and time to be announced.

In memory of Martin, donations can be made out to the Learning Disability Association of New Brunswick. Messages of condolence can be sent through the funeral home website: www.miramichifunerals.ca

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