(St. John’s, NL), November 7, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) tracked down an impaired driver following a collision in the east-end of St. John’s.

On Monday (Nov. 6) at approximately 3 p.m., the RNC received a report of a potential impaired driver travelling north on Torbay Road in St. John’s. Responding officers were informed moments later that the suspect vehicle had been involved in a multi-vehicle collision in the area of Stavanger Drive and had left the scene. Officers responded to the collision while others began searching for the suspect vehicle which was described as a white, box-style van.

Just after 4:00 p.m., the suspect vehicle was located operating on White Rose Drive where officers observed it had a flat tire which was affecting its operation. Officers effectively blocked the vehicle as the operator attempted to flee the area once again. Patrol officers removed the operator from the vehicle and proceeded with the investigation.

As a result of the investigation into the series of events, the 28-year-old male driver from Torbay was charged with failure to remain at the scene of a collision, impaired driving, refusal to provide a breath sample and resisting arrest. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC is asking anyone with information to assist the investigation to 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 # 2023-67035

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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