The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are investigating a serious collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

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Shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning emergency crews were called to the intersection of Kenmount Road and Polina Road after the driver of an eastbound car struck a pedestrian near the intersection. The vehicle traveled close to eighty metres before coming to a stop. The injured pedestrian was tended-to by personnel roughly sixty metres from where the collision took place, and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Cans and bottles, carried in bags by the pedestrian, littered the roadway.

Collision analysts with the RNC attended the scene to gather evidence and conduct an on-scene investigation. This prompted a closure of the intersection for close to three hours. The vehicle, which showed significant damage to its front end and windshield, was covered with a tarp to preserve evidence, and removed from the scene on a flatbed tow truck.

The driver of the car involved was reportedly not injured, and was said to be cooperating with police.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. NTV News will have more information as it becomes available.

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital in critical condition following an early-morning collision on Kenmount Road. The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. when the driver of an eastbound vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the street at or near the intersection with Polina Road.

Collision analysts with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were on scene until roughly 9:30 a.m., which is when the intersection was reopened to traffic.

NTV News will have more information as it becomes available.