(St. John’s, NL) October 6, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man following a hit-and-run involving a motorcycle in the town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s.

Operational Patrol Services responded to Portugal Cove Road on Saturday (Oct. 4) just before 2 p.m. The male driver of a motorcycle was sent to hospital with serious injuries but has since been released.

The subject vehicle, a pick-up truck, was located in St. John’s Sunday (Oct. 5) around 10 a.m. A 67-year-old male was arrested for failing to remain at the scene of an accident. He was released to appear in court at a later date.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report dangerous and impaired driving directly to police by calling 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-69360

 

Public Communications Unit
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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