Published Dec 04, 20251 minute readA 33-year-old woman failed to stop for police and crashed her car bringing down power lines and caused a road closure near Placentia. Photo by RCMP /ContributedArticle contentA 33-year-old woman who fled from Placentia RCMP early morning on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 crashed her vehicle at a children’s playground along Route 100 which brought down power lines and caused a road closure between Jerseyside and Freshwater.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 contentAbout 4:40 a.m. Thursday, an officer with the Placentia RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Route 100. The vehicle failed to stop for police and continued towards Placentia.Article contentArticle contentPolice located the vehicle and driver a short distance away, after a single-vehicle crash into the playground. The vehicle hit a power pole causing extensive damage and multiple downed power lines. The crash also prompted the closure of Route 100 between Jerseyside and Freshwater.Article contentThe driver was medically assessed at the scene by NL Emergency Health Services and transported to hospital as a precaution. She is expected to appear in court at a later date to face a Criminal Code charge of flight from police.Article contentThe investigation is continuing.Article contentArticle content
Woman fleeing police early morning Thursday crashed her car into a playground, down power lines and caused a road closure
