Holyrood RCMP investigates fatal collision between ATV and car on TCH near Paddy’s Pond

September 21, 2021
Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Holyrood RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred this morning (September 21, 2021) on the Trans-Canada Highway near Paddy's Pond involving an all-terrain vehicle and a car.

At approximately 7:30 a.m., police responded the report of the head-on collision. The operator of the ATV, a 50-year-old man, died at the scene. The two occupants of the car were transported for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A Collision Re-Constructionist with RCMP Traffic Services attended the scene and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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Contact information

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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