RNC cruiser ends up in a ditch in Benoit's Cove early this morning, officers sent to hospital

    Wednesday, 7 August 2024 14:59

    By Tonya Organ

    Photo posted by Gloria O'Connell on Facebook

    There was significant damage caused to the SUV after it left the roadway.

    Corner Brook RNC are looking into a single vehicle collision in Humber Arm South involving one of its own patrol vehicles.  Police say it happened around 5:30 this morning while on patrol in Benoit’s Cove. There was significant damage caused to the SUV after it left the roadway. Both officers were sent to hospital for medical treatment and have since been released.  Anyone with information, or video footage (CCTV or dash camera) from the area in the lead up to, or following the collision is asked to contact the RNC at 709-637-4100. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.c

     

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