(St. John’s, NL) August 18, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating following a collision in Bauline.

On Sunday (Aug. 16) at approximately 5 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) on Bauline Line.

The pedestrian was sent to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. RNC Collision Reconstructionists were engaged to assist with the ongoing investigation.

The 40-year-old ATV driver was issued Summary Offence Tickets for operating with a suspended license and without valid insurance, as well as tickets under the Off-Road Vehicles Act. The ATV was seized.

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

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File # 2026-53795

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