(St. John’s, NL), October 1, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) accident investigators are requesting the assistance of the community following a collision in St. John’s.

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at approximately 4:20 pm, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Accident Investigation (AI) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Portugal Cove Road, near the Trans-Canada Highway on-ramp. The collision involved a motorcycle and a red Toyota SUV on the south bound lanes of Portugal Cove Road. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to a hospital from the scene to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators are requesting any witnesses, or anyone with dash camera footage in the area around the time of the collision, to contact the RNC to assist the investigation.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 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.

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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658