Man dead after being struck by snowplow in Port-aux-Basques

    Wednesday, 14 February 2024 12:59

    By Kody Gardner

    An 87-year-old man is dead after being struck by a loader on a parking lot in Port aux Basques on February 13.

    Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP received the report of a collision between a loader and a pedestrian on Gilbert Place in Port aux Basques - location of the Charles L. Le Grow Health Centre. Officers attended the scene and determined that the man, who was walking across a parking lot, was struck by the loader while it was clearing snow. The man died at the scene.

    A Collision Analyst with RCMP Traffic Services also attended the scene. Meanwhile, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Workplace NL are engaged.

    The loader was seized as part of the investigation, which is continuing.

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Heavy snow

      High: 1°C | Low: -3°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sleet

      High: 3°C | Low: -2°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy snow

      High: 0°C | Low: -2°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • Center Stage with Stella

      Center Stage with Stella

      Center Stage with Stella, February 12, 2026

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday , February 12, 2026

      Today we learn about plastics

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 11, 2026

      Paula Sheppard’s guest this week is Dan Meades, Provincial Coordinator for the Transiton House Association of NL.