(St. John’s, NL), June 27, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are requesting assistance from the community with the investigation of a motor vehicle collision in St. John’s.

On Monday, June 26, 2023, just before 5:00 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS), Police Dog Service (PDS) and Accident Investigation Division (AI) responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway, between Aberdeen Avenue and Logy Bay Road, in St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that the male operator of the vehicle involved had fled the area on foot.

On arrival to the scene, officers located a red Hyundai SUV with significant damage resulting from the single-vehicle incident. The female occupant of the vehicle remained on the scene of the collision with serious injuries. The 26-year-old female was taken to the hospital to seek medical attention for her injuries.

A short time after police response, patrol officers, with the support of RNC PSD, located the operator of the vehicle in the area of Paddy Dobbin Drive. The 37-year-old male was placed under arrest in connection with a warrant of arrest on an unrelated matter.

The investigation into the collision event remains active, with investigators seeking witnesses and any video footage in the area of the event and the area of the Trans-Canada Highway leading up to the collision.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere.

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 File # 2023-34747

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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