One man is facing several criminal charges following a collision involving a Metrobus in the east end of St. John’s on Wednesday evening.

Emergency crews were called to a portion of Torbay Road, between Major’s Path and Stavanger Drive, at about 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The driver of a northbound pickup truck struck the back of a Metrobus as it was stopped at a bus stop. The force of the collision caused significant damage to the pickup, and moderate damage to the bus.

As police arrived on scene the 69 year old male driver of the truck was attempting to flee on foot. With the assistance of witnesses police quickly caught up with the man, who continued his attempt to flee. As a result, he is facing charges of failing to stop at the scene of an accident, resisting arrest, public mischief, impaired driving, and refusal of the breathalyzer. His license was suspended, vehicle impounded, and he was held for court in the morning.

One passenger of the bus was assessed by paramedics at the scene for reported minor injuries. It was unknown at the time if they were transported to hospital.

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One person was taken into police custody on Wednesday evening following a collision involving a Metrobus in the east end of St. John’s.

Emergency crews were called to a portion of Torbay Road, between Major’s Path and Stavanger Drive, at about 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The driver of a northbound pickup truck struck the back of a Metrobus as it was stopped at a bus stop. The force of the collision caused significant damage to the pickup, and moderate damage to the bus.

One passenger of the bus was assessed by paramedics at the scene for reported minor injuries. It was unknown at the time if they were transported to hospital.

The driver of the pickup truck reportedly walked away from the scene of the collision. He was located a short distance away and taken into police custody. It is unknown at this time if any charges are forthcoming.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are investigating the cause of the collision.