A motorcylist was taken to hospital in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram /Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentA male motorcyclist has died Canada Day morning following a two-vehicle collision on Pitts Memorial Drive in St. John’s.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentPolice say the collision involved a 2006 black Dodge Charger and a 2003 white and blue Suzuki motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle had sustained critical injuries and was taken to a hospital.Article contentArticle contentThe 40-year-old male from Conception Bay South who was operating the motorcycle was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later.Article contentArticle contentThe crash happened at about 8:45 a.m. in the eastbound lane just east of the Heavy Tree Road exit when a car and motorcycle collided, both apparently traveling eastbound. Article contentBoth vehicles then continued about 150 metres further down the highway before coming to a stop off the road, leaving skid marks and a trail of debris almost the entire length. Article contentA K-9 team and drone were temporarily brought in during the investigation and the road was closed so collision investigators could document the scene. Article contentThe eastbound lane between Mount Pearl and Kilbride was still closed as of publication of this story and was expected to be closed for several hours. Article contentThe RNC is continuing the investigation into this incident and are seeking any information connected to the vehicles involved in this fatal collision.Article contentAnyone with information or video footage (dash-camera, CCTV, cell phone) related to this collision is asked to reach out to police and ask anyone to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 with any information to assist. Article content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A motorcylist has died following a two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content-This story has been edited to add additional details-Article content
Motorcyclist taken to hospital in critical condition following two-vehicle crash in St. John’s Canada Day morning
