A 22-year-old man is deceased following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the Trans-Canada Highway on October 18, 2024.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Lewisporte RCMP received the report of the crash.  Upon arrival, officers determined that the vehicle departed the TCH and the driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and died at the scene.  An occupant of the vehicle was transported to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

A Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services attended the scene and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was engaged.  The investigation is continuing.