(St. John’s, NL) October 21, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a two-vehicle collision involving a dump truck.

Operational Patrol Services responded to Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive also known as the Southern Shore Highway around 3:30 p.m. yesterday (Oct. 20) following reports of a head-on collision in the area of Bay Bulls Big Pond.

The 41-year-old male driver of the car was sent to hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The 45-year-old male driver of the dump truck was not injured.

The highway was closed from several hours in both directions however has since re-opened.

RNC collision analysts 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 # 2025-73455

 

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