Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Two drivers are under investigation by Bay St. George RCMP for impaired driving following recent incidents in the area.
Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on September 24, 2023, police received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Kippens Road in Kippens. A car struck a utility pole and landed on top of an unoccupied parked vehicle. The driver of the car, a 38-year-old woman, showed signs of alcohol impairment at the scene. She was transported to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Police accompanied the woman to the hospital where samples of her blood were obtained. The investigation is continuing to determine if charges of impaired driving are appropriate.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on September 22, 2023, police received a report of a suspected impaired driver that had taken a vehicle without consent and departed a residence in Piccadilly. The unlicensed 33-year-old driver, who was on parole, fled from police at an attempted traffic stop in Stephenville and was located a short time later at a residence. He showed signs of alcohol impairment, was arrested and refused to provide breath samples. The man is currently remanded in custody for his parole violation. Charges are pending against him for impaired driving, refusing to provide breath samples, flight from police, dangerous operation, taking a motor vehicle without consent and breach of a probation order.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.