(Labrador City, NL), July 26, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Accident Investigation Division are investigating a fatal collision, which occurred in Labrador West on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at approximately 8:10 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Labrador Highway, 10 kilometers West of Churchill Falls. Responding officers located the vehicle involved off the road in a ditch area. A male operator was the single occupant of the vehicle. The 50-year-old male from Goose Bay was confirmed to be deceased at the scene.

The RNC Accident Investigation Division (AI) have been engaged to investigate the event, and request any witness information or video footage in the area of Trans-Labrador Highway around the time of the collision shortly before 8:00 pm on Tuesday.

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

Anyone experiencing stress or anxiety as a result of this information can access the NL mental health crisis line through 8-1-1 for support. If you are in crisis, the RNC Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Team can provide support at your location.

The RNC request anyone who has information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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