(ST. JOHN’S, NL), August 9, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Accident Investigation Division (AI) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred on Torbay Bypass Road in Torbay.

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, shortly after 12:30 am., members of RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) and RNC AI responded to a single vehicle collision on Torbay Bypass Road in Torbay, between Torbay Road and Indian Meal Line. On arrival, officers located the vehicle involved, a grey Ford Ranger pickup, which had been travelling North at the time of the accident. Torbay Fire Department and Eastern Health Ambulance Department were also on scene.

The passenger of the vehicle, a 29-year-old woman from Torbay, sustained serious injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the vehicle, a 28-year-old man from Mount Pearl, was taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injury.

The RNC sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased at this difficult time.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and the RNC Accident Investigators are asking that witnesses, or anyone with dash camera footage in the area of Torbay Road or Torbay Bypass Road around the time of the collision to 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 # 2021-39692

 

Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658