(Corner Brook, NL) August 4, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a female for impaired driving in the Corner Brook region.

Around 10 p.m. yesterday (August 3), a member of Operational Patrol Services in the Corner Brook region observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Grenfell Drive. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop however, the operator fled.

A short while later the occupied vehicle was located on Phillip Drive, where officers determined it had collided with three parked vehicles. Accident Investigation was engaged to assist in the ongoing investigation.

The 35-year-old female driver failed roadside testing. She was arrested and subsequently charged with impaired driving and operating over the legal limit. Her vehicle was impounded and license suspended. She was released to appear in court at a later date.

RNC Collision Reconstructionists are seeking any witnesses or video footage (CCTV, dash-camera, cell phone) from the area around the time of the collisions. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-637-4100.

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File # 2026-50766

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca