Charges upgraded in relation to fatal collision in St. John’s

(St. John’s, NL) August 26, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have now charged a woman with murder in connection with a motor vehicle collision resulting in the death of a man in St. John’s.

On Saturday (August 24), the 41-year-old man who had suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Golf Avenue area of St. John’s on Friday (August 16) succumbed to the injuries. He was pronounced deceased at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The accused, a 36-year-old woman from St. John’s, is now charged with second-degree murder, as well as dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and failure to remain at the scene of a motor vehicle collision. She remains in custody, and has appeared in Provincial Court in relation to the upgraded charges.

Anyone with information, or video footage (CCTV or dash camera) from the area of Golf Avenue, in the lead up to or following the collision on August 16, is asked to contact the RNC at 709-637-4100. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

The RNC sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.