A 71-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving after a tragic head-on collision in Newfoundland that claimed the lives of two individuals.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the incident occurred on Saturday evening on the Trans-Canada Highway near the town of Gander. The 71-year-old man was driving eastbound when he collided with a westbound vehicle, resulting in the deaths of a 60-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman.
The RCMP responded to the scene and conducted a sobriety test on the 71-year-old driver, which he failed. He was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired driving causing death.
The identities of the victims have not been released, pending notification of their next of kin. The 71-year-old driver, who sustained minor injuries in the collision, has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on a later date.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating consequences it can have. The RCMP is urging all drivers to make responsible decisions and never get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
