(St. John’s, NL) October 9, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has filed impaired driving charges following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John’s.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. Sept. 8, Operational Patrol Services and RNC collision analysts, responded to a collision on Kenmount Road at Polina Road. Responding officers determined that a grey, four-door, Honda Civic had struck a man leaving him with serious injuries.
The RNC has entered charges against the 27-year-old male driver who was visiting the province from Ontario. He has been summonsed on charges of:
- impaired driving causing bodily harm,
- impaired at 80 MG% causing bodily harm,
- dangerous operation causing bodily harm, and will appear in Provincial Court in St. John’s Nov. 15.
The injured pedestrian continues to receive medical care for his injuries.
The RNC continues to urge the public to report unsafe driving behaviours directly to police by calling 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2024-61272
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658