(St. John’s, NL) August 10, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has laid charges following a two-vehicle collision involving a dirtbike in St. John’s.

On June 22, Operational Patrol Services and Accident Investigation responded to a dirtbike-vehicle collision at the intersection of Richard Nolan Drive and Pitts Memorial Drive. The 22-year-old male driver of the dirtbike went to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

On Friday (Aug. 7), Collision Reconstructionists charged the 22-year-old with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle over the legal limit. He was also issued summary offence tickets under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.

He was released to appear in court on a later date.

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 # 2026-39973

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