Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says fortunately none of these roadway incidents resulted in fatalities, however, it is a stark reminder of the need to be aware, slow down and plan ahead before you hit the road.
It was a busy long holiday weekend across the province with the RCMP responding to more than 750 calls for service between Friday afternoon and Monday night. In addition to investigating crimes against people and property, the total includes requests for wellbeing checks, traffic enforcement, false alarms, people reported missing, support for those suffering from a mental health crisis and other public assistance. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says almost 30 calls related to traffic collisions. He says fortunately none of these roadway incidents resulted in fatalities, however, it is a stark reminder of the need to be aware, slow down and plan ahead before you hit the road. Motorists in Jerseyside, Baie Verte, Tors Cove, Clarenville, Gambo, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay were arrested for impaired driving over the long weekend.
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