(ST. JOHN’S, NL), July 5, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Accident Investigation (AI) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Pouch Cove.

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 Honda Civic and a white Hyundai Santa Fe. Ambulance Department and Pouch Cove Fire Department were on scene.

A 16-year-old male occupant of the Honda Civic sedan succumbed to injuries sustained as a result of the collision, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another male occupant of the Honda sedan sustained serious injuries, for which he was taken to the Health Science Center (HSC) for care. The third male occupant of the Honda sedan was transported to HSC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. There were no injuries reported from occupants of the Hyundai SUV. Accident investigators continue to investigate the events that led to this collision on Main Road in Pouch Cove.

The RNC sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

As the investigation remains active, and the RNC Accident Investigators are asking that witnesses, or anyone with dash camera or CCTV footage, in the area of Pouch Cove Highway to Main Road around the time of the collision 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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RNC File # 2021-32325

 

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