Police are investigating a fatal collision that happened Old Broad Cove Road in Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s Wednesday afternoon.

The RNC was called around 2 p.m. to the scene of a vehicle-pedestrian accident. It happened between Maggie’s Place and Prince George Drive. The accident involved a westbound school bus and pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 69-year-old male from Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the school bus was not injured and there were no other occupants of that vehicle. 

This investigation is ongoing with the RNC Accident Investigation Division, and officers are seeking any witnesses, or anyone with video footage in the area of the collision around the time of the event.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation into the sudden death of a man that occurred at a residence on Bell Island late last week.

Police can confirm that two men, who were known to one another, were involved in a physical altercation that began inside a residence and continued outside. One of those men died as a result of the altercation.

The investigation, which is being assisted by RCMP NL Forensic Identification Services and Bell Island RCMP, is continuing.