The 22-year-old driver was involved in two-vehicle collision June 22 on Pitts Memorial Drive intersectionPublished Aug 10, 20261 minute readThe male driver of an off-road dirt bike was taken to hospital following a collision at the Richard Nolan Drive and Pitts Memorial Drive interchange June 22. He is now facing impaired driving charges. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentA 22-year-old man is facing charges of impaired operation after a two-vehicle collision involving a dirtbike in St. John’s earlier this summer.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 contentOn June 22, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the dirtbike-vehicle collision at the intersection of Richard Nolan Drive and Pitts Memorial Drive.Article contentArticle contentThe 22-year-old male driver of the dirtbike went to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.Article contentArticle contentOn Friday, Aug. 7, the RNC’s collision reconstructionists charged the man with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle over the legal limit.Article contentHe was also issued summary offence tickets under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.Article contentHe was released to appear in court on a later date.Article contentThe RNC continues to urge the public to report dangerous and impaired driving directly to police by calling 911. To provide anonymous information on criminal activity contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.Article content
Dirtbike driver charged with impaired operation after crashing into vehicle in June
