Driver in single-vehicle accident in St. John’s on Tuesday has died, RNC confirms

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Driver in single-vehicle accident in St. John’s on Tuesday has died, RNC confirms

A 43-year-old man who was seriously injured in a motor-vehicle collision in St. John’s May 6 has died from those injuries.Published May 08, 2025  •  Last updated 4 minutes ago  •  1 minute readFirst responders on the scene of a serious accident in St. John’s, Tuesday night, May 6, 2025. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramA 43-year-old man who was seriously injured in a motor-vehicle collision in St. John’s on Tuesday night, May 6, 2025, has died from those injuries, the RNC says.Around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, the RNC responded to the Trans-Canada Highway following a single-vehicle rollover east-bound between the Topsail Road and Thorburn Road exits. There was significant damage to the vehicle.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 driver was rushed to hospital, where he has since succumbed to his injuries.The RNC sends sincere condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.Reports from the scene on Tuesday were that the sports car had cartwheeled when it left the roadway and came to a stop in the ditch after about 200 metres.The damage was extensive to the vehicle and St. John’s Regional firefighters had to use hydraulic extrication tools to free the driver.Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.Article content

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