A man is dead following a fatal collision between a car and motorcycle on Pitts Memorial Drive this morning.
It happened shortly before 9 a.m. on the divided highway, just east of the Commonwealth Avenue on and off-ramps.
Police say the 40-year-old victim of Conception Bay South was riding a blue Suzuki motorcycle that collided with a black Dodge Charger as they were travelling in the same direction.
(Submitted photo)
The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later.
The RNC are appealing to the public for any information, including dash cam video, that might help them piece together what happened.
Earlier story
Pitts Memorial Drive is closed while crews work to clear what appears to be a major accident.
The accident occurred just after the Commonwealth Avenue interchange exit heading eastbound, towards downtown. The highway is closed near that exit.
⚠️ROAD CLOSURE⚠️
Pitts Memorial Dr, eastbound, east of Commonwealth Exit is currently closed due to a serious collision.
Please choose an alternate route. #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/FYFdGnbbEO
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) July 1, 2025
Reports to the VOCM Newsroom describe a motorcycle badly damaged near a black car.
There is no word on when traffic will flow again on the highway.
