(St. John’s, NL), January 25, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has made an arrest following a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in St. John’s.

Just after 8 a.m. today, RNC patrol officers responded to a report of a multi-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in the west bound lane, just east of the Team Gushue Highway. Upon arrival, officers observed the scene and assisted the St. John’s Regional Fire Department and paramedics in providing support to the occupants of the vehicles involved.

RNC collision analysts determined that a pick-up truck travelling eastbound collided with the rear-end of a sedan, resulting in the sedan crossing the median and colliding with a SUV travelling westbound. The operator of the sedan and the SUV were sent to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

The 33-year-old operator of the pick-up truck, a man from Conception Bay South, was placed under arrest and later charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm, and impaired driving while over 80 mg of alcohol. His license has also been suspended.

While examining the collision scene, officers observed multiple drivers using cell phones to take video or photos of the scene. As a result, seven drivers were issued tickets for using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.

The investigation into the collision remains active, and the RNC is asking anyone with information to assist the investigation to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2024-5025

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca