(St. John’s, NL) July 6, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a bicycle-vehicle collision that occurred in St. John’s over the weekend.

At approximately 3 p.m. yesterday (July 5), Operational Patrol Services responded to a collision involving a bicycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Blackmarsh Road and Mercer’s Lane. The 72-year-old male cyclist sustained non-life-threatening injuries while the occupant of the SUV was uninjured.

Investigators are seeking any witnesses or video footage (CCTV, dash-camera, cell phone) from the area in the lead up to or immediately following the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.

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File # 2026-42926

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