RCMP investigating fatal collision on the Burgeo Highway

Published Sep 24, 2025Last updated 28 minutes ago1 minute readRCMP Photo by The Telegram /FileArticle contentRCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is investigating a two-car collision on the Burgeo Highway that resulted in the death of a 55-year-old driver on Tuesday morning, Sept. 23, 2025.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 contentAt approximately 9 a.m. officers responded to a report of a collision between a panel van and a commercial dump truck on Route 480, north of Burgeo. Members of the Burgeo Volunteer Fire Department and emergency medical services personnel also responded to the scene.Article contentArticle contentThe driver of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the truck was transported to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.Article contentA collision reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services attended the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and province’s Occupational Health and Safety Division have also been engaged.Article contentAn investigation into the collision is ongoing.Article contentRCMP Newfoundland and Labrador offers its condolences to the friends, family and community of the deceased.Article contentArticle contentArticle content