RCMP Photo by File photo /TELEGRAMArticle contentA RCMP officer and the driver of a white Hyundai Venue were sent to hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 with non-life threatening injuries after the officer’s RCMP vehicle that was pulled over conducting a traffic stop on the Trans Canada Highway (TCH) was rear-ended by the Hyundai Venue.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 contentThe crash occurred on the TCH near Brigus Junction and police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate additional witnesses or any video that might be available.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentAt approximately 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 the RCMP officer was conducting a traffic stop, with emergency lights activated, on the west-bound side of the TCH. He had returned to his vehicle and was then rear-ended by the Hyundai Venue, which is described as a small, compact SUV.Article contentThe impact of the collision resulted in the police vehicle being pushed onto its side and into the ditch on the side of the highway.Article contentThe RCMP officer was able to safely exit the vehicle, and both the officer and the driver of the SUV were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.Article contentPolice closed the highway in order to assess and investigate the incident.Article contentAn RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist attended the scene.Article contentPolice are asking that anyone who was witness to this collision or anyone that may have dash cam footage in the area of the TCH near Brigus Junction around 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to please contact Holyrood RCMP by calling (709)-229-3892. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.Article contentThe investigation is continuing.Article content
RCMP vehicle with lights activated rear-ended on TCH just after officer completed a traffic stop; officer and driver of other vehicle sent to hospital for medical treatment
