One man is deceased and another has serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision that occurred last night, March 19, 2024, on the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Bay Roberts RCMP received the report of the collision at 10:24 p.m. When officers responded to the scene, it appeared that two vehicles, a Subaru Impreza and a GMS Sierra, collided head on; the pickup truck was on fire. Officers and bystanders extinguished the blaze, primarily with snow prior to the arrival of fire departments. The driver of the Subaru Impreza died at the scene. The driver of the GMC Sierra sustained serious injuries and is hospitalized. There were no passengers in the vehicles.
The Bay Roberts and Bay de Grave Fire Departments responded as well, along with a RCMP NL Collision Reconstructionist. Also engaged is the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The investigation is continuing and will look to determine the cause of the crash.
Any members of the public who assisted at the scene are asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP. In addition, anyone with dash cam footage from the area last night is asked to please contact the Detachment at 709-786-2118.