(ST. JOHN’S, NL), January 28, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Accident Investigators have laid charges in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred in July of 2021.
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, shortly before 1:00 am, members of RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Accident Investigation (AI) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Main Road in Pouch Cove. On arrival, officers located two vehicles involved in the collision just north of Vale Drive, a black sedan and a white SUV.
A 16-year-old male occupant of the black sedan succumbed to injuries sustained as a result of the collision, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another male occupant of the sedan sustained serious injuries, and was transported to the Health Science Center (HSC) for medical attention. A third male occupant of the sedan was transported to HSC and treated for non-life threatening injuries. There were minor injuries reported from occupants of the white SUV. Accident investigators launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
As a result of the investigation, on Monday, January 24, 2022, a 17-year-old male from Torbay was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, and operating a motor vehicle with a low blood drug concentration. The youth operator was also issued summary offence tickets in relation to operating a vehicle without an insurance policy, operating an unregistered vehicle, operating a vehicle without an appropriate accompanying driver, and operating with passengers in the vehicle. The accused was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.
The RNC sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.
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RNC File # 2021-32325
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658