Published Aug 21, 20261 minute readRCMP FileArticle contentBay St. George RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services are investigating a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway that resulted in the death of one individual on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2026.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 12:30 p.m. RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision, west of Flat Bay. RCMP Traffic Services West, St. George’s Fire Department, the provincial Department of Highways and Emergency Medical Services personnel also responded to the scene.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentAn 80-year-old American woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second occupant of her vehicle — a 79-year-old man — was transported to hospital in Corner Brook for treatment of serious injuries.Article contentThe driver of the other vehicle was also transported to hospital for treatment of injuries that are believed to be minor in nature.Article contentA Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services attended to support the investigation, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has been engaged. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.Article contentTo respect the privacy of deceased and their loved ones, no additional details will be shared publicly at this time.Article contentRCMP Newfoundland and Labrador extends its sincere condolences to the friends, family and community of the deceased.Article content
RCMP investigating fatal collision on the Trans-Canada Highway, west coast NL
