Springdale RCMP investigates fatal collision involving an ATV and motorcycle near King’s Point

October 6, 2021
Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Springdale RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday afternoon on Route 391 near King's Point that involved an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a motorcycle.

At approximately 2:15 p.m., police received the report of the collision and attended the scene. The collision occurred between a motorcycle that was traveling along Route 391 and an ATV that was crossing the road, towing a small cart.

A 31-year-old woman, who was a passenger of the motorcycle, died at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle received serious injuries and was transported via ambulance from the scene for medical treatment. The driver of the ATV was uninjured.

A Collision Analyst with RCMP Traffic Services attended the scene and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was engaged.

The investigation is continuing.

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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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