(ST. JOHN’S, NL), July 23, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Accident Investigation (AI) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Conception Bay South (CBS).
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Peace Keepers Way in CBS. On arrival, officers located the two vehicles involved in the collision between the Long Pond and Fox Trap Access Roads.
A man who was the lone occupant of a vehicle involved in the collision was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The 43 year old man from St. John’s did succumb to his injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A woman operating the other vehicle involved in the collision was taken to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, and the RNC Accident Investigators are asking that witness, or anyone with dash camera or CCTV footage, in the area of Peace Keepers Way at 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 # 2020-36894
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
