RNC appealing for information following fatal collision in Corner Brook

The RNC in Corner Brook is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian.

The RNC were called to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that had just occurred on O’Connell Drive Extension, in the area of Georgetown Road at 12:30 a.m. today.

The pedestrian, a 91-year-old male, was transported to Western Memorial Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The 37-year-old male from Benoit’s Cove who was operating the vehicle involved was arrested in connection with impaired driving. An investigation resulted in the accused being charged with impaired driving causing death. His vehicle was seized, and his driver’s license was suspended. He has been held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-637-4100.