The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are seeing video and witnesses to an incident on Saturday evening that sent a young child to hospital.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. the driver of a black Dodge Ram being operated in the Lemarchant Road area failed to stop as a patrol officer attempted to conduct a traffic safety stop. The vehicle continued until it entered the area of Buckmaster’s Circle where the vehicle crashed into a house. A six-year-old boy was injured as a result of the collision and was taken to hospital where he was treated and released. There were no other injuries reported.

The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with RNC’s Accident Investigations, and they are seeking any witnesses or video footage related to the collision. Specifically, officers are seeking video footage in the area of Lemarchant Road, St. Clare Avenue, Rickett’s Road, and Buckmaster’s Circle around the time of the incident.

The RNC is asking that anyone with information contact the RNC at 709-722-8000 or Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P#Tips app.

Earlier Story:

An incident on Buckmaster’s Circle on Saturday evening sent a young child and the driver of a pickup truck to hospital.

The incident happened at about 6:00 p.m. on the centre-city street, and left a pickup truck partially buried in a home. Reports from the scene indicate the vehicle was being followed by police when it crashed into the home, leaving both the truck and home with significant damage. A young child was also reportedly struck by the truck, and was taken to the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre with unknown injuries that were described at the time as non life-threatening.

The driver of the pickup truck had to be removed from the vehicle by firefighters before being taken to a waiting ambulance. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known, though an official on scene stated they may have been experiencing a medical emergency, a fact not yet confirmed by police. Officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary formed a barrier between first responders and an emotional crowd that had gathered in the street.

Newfoundland Power was summoned to the scene to assess damage to the home’s electrical system. Personnel with the NL Housing Corporation were also called to examine the damaged home.

The incident remains under investigation. NTV News will have more information as it becomes available.