RNC charge impaired driver in vehicle-pedestrian collision
The RNC is investigating following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Corner Brook.
Around 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, police responded to Wheeler’s Road where a woman had been struck by a vehicle. Accident Investigation and Forensic Identification Services were engaged to assist the ongoing investigation. The 76-year-old woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
The 27-year-old female driver of the vehicle has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and was released to appear in court at a later date. Her licence was also suspended and vehicle impounded.
RNC Collision Reconstructionists are seeking any witnesses or video footage (CCTV, dash-camera, cell phone) from the area around the time of the collision.