Police looking to speak to anyone who may have picked up a hitchhiker Tuesday night near Daniel's Harbour

    Thursday, 30 October 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Port Saunders RCMP tried to stop a grey Buick sedan travelling south on Route 430 but the driver fled from police.

    Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have picked up a hitchhiker in the  Daniel’s Harbour area on Tuesday night. Port Saunders RCMP tried to stop a grey Buick sedan travelling south on Route 430 but the driver fled from police. A short time later, the vehicle was located in the ditch near the entrance to Daniel’s Harbour, in the vicinity of Bennett’s Lodge. The driver was not located, who police believe could have been picked up by another motorist, unaware of the incident.

    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

      Sleet

      High: 4°C | Low: -1°C

    • Deer Lake

      Light rain

      High: 6°C | Low: -2°C

    • Stephenville

      Sleet

      High: 5°C | Low: 2°C

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Remembrance Day 2025

      Robert Murphy of the Royal Canadian Legion on Bay Fm

    • Sunday Night Geek

      Sunday Night Geek, November 9, 2025

      Sunday Night Geek, November 9, 2025

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, November 4, 2025

      This week's guest is Jonah Rowsell, Business Officer