At approximately 7:50 p.m., on September 3, 2019, Twillingate, Carmanville and Gander RCMP were called to the scene of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on Route 331 near the community of Rodger's Cove.
When police arrived on scene they found the driver and lone occupant, a 68-year-old man from Gander, had been ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The investigation has determined that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.
An RCMP Collision Analyst attended the scene to conduct an investigation into the cause of the collision. Also in attendance were members of the Gander Bay, Horwood and Stoneville Fire Departments.
The investigation is continuing.
RCMP NL stresses the importance of wearing a seatbelt at all times and on all roadways.