(St. John’s, NL) May 15, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man with impaired driving following a multi-vehicle collision in St. John’s.

Operational Patrol Services responded to Columbus Drive in the area of Old Pennywell Road just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday (May 14) following a three-vehicle collision. There were no serious injuries. The operator of one of the vehicles involved was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old man from St. John’s has been charged with impaired driving offences. His driver’s license has been suspended, and the vehicle was seized from the scene. The accused has been released form custody to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report potential impaired driving directly to police. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-30097

 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658