In 2024, RCMP NL responded to 30 fatal incidents resulting in 34 deaths.
RCMP NL is expecting to see an increase in roadway fatalities during the summer. Cpl Jolene Garland says police see a spike in the amount of deaths, heavier traffic and increased speeds. So far in 2025, RCMP NL has responded to four fatal incidents resulting in four deaths. Three of these have occurred since the beginning of June. In 2024, RCMP NL responded to 30 fatal incidents resulting in 34 deaths. Thirteen of these occurred between the months of June and September.
Garland says roadway fatalities are tragic events that are, more often than not, completely avoidable or preventable. Police officers have also reported some close calls of being struck while conducting traffic stops.
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