(St. John’s, NL), December 11, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are investigating fatal single-vehicle collision, which occurred in St. John’s Sunday morning.

On Sunday (Dec 10) just after 6:00 a.m., RNC patrol officers responded a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Empire Avenue, in the area of Graves Street, in St. John’s. Responding officers determined that a vehicle with three occupants had collided with a residence on Empire Avenue.

Two occupants of the vehicle were transported to the hospital with serious injuries resulting from the collision. The other occupant, a 32-year-old male of St. John’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are seeking any witnesses or video footage in the area of Empire Avenue near Graves Street within the 5:50 a.m. to 6:20 a.m. timeframe.

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

The RNC is asking that anyone with information to assist this investigation 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 # 2023-74330

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca

(709) 729-8658