Trinity-Conception District RCMP investigating fatal collision on Veterans Memorial Highway

June 10, 2026 - Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Trinity-Conception District RCMP is investigating a motor vehicle collision on Veterans Memorial Highway Tuesday morning that that resulted in the death of one person. 

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 9, Bay Roberts RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Veterans Memorial Highway near Roaches Line. Officers from the Harbour Grace detachment, Traffic Services East and Avalon East district also assisted at the scene, alongside Emergency Medical Services Personnel, area fire departments and Highway Enforcement Officers. 

Two vehicles were extensively damaged in the collision, while a third was stopped at the scene.

The occupants of both vehicles were transported to St. John’s by paramedics for medical assessment and treatment. 

The driver of one vehicle — a 68-year-old man — succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. His passenger sustained injured that are serious, but are not believed to be life-threatening in nature. 

The injuries sustained by the driver of the other damaged vehicle are also not believed to be life-threatening in nature. 

An RCMP Traffic Collision Analyst and the East District General Investigation Section were engaged to support the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision. Witnesses, including anyone with dash camera footage, who have not spoken with police are asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP at 709-786-2118.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has been engaged. RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador offers its sincere condolences to the friends, family and community of the deceased.

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