Man deceased following crash near Barachois Brook

RCMP has confirmed that a man is deceased following a crash near Barachois Brook on Thursday night.

The 53-year-old Stephenville Crossing man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Health Science Centre in St John’s.

The road was closed for a number of hours.

The investigation is continuing and will examine the role alcohol may have played in the crash.