The RNC is responding to questions raised about Tyler Day, the man accused in a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John’s that claimed the life of a six-year-old-child.

CBC is reporting that Day, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant, had been involved in a collision just two days before the vehicle he was driving struck a little boy at Thorburn Road and Larkhall Street on July 23rd.

Questions have been raised as to why Day was not taken into custody following a separate collision at Stamp’s Lane and Terra Nova Road on July 21.

The RNC says a warrant for the arrest of Tyler Julian Day was requested in January of 2025 for failing to abide by the conditions of a previous release order. That warrant was endorsed by a judge in Corner Brook, but attempts to locate Day in western Newfoundland were unsuccessful.

The Constabulary says the warrant was not executed during the July 21 collision as the crash was deemed to be non-criminal in nature. The RNC says there was no information in that case that required officers to conduct criminal record checks, and the file was concluded.

The RNC says there are different types of warrants under the Criminal Code of Canada and an endorsed warrant allows an arresting officer to release the accused in accordance with the principle of restraint. An unendorsed warrant requires that the person arrested be released as determined by a judge.

The RNC says any loss of life is deeply concerning and their thoughts are will the family of the child who are “experiencing unimaginable grief.”

Tyler Day is scheduled to return to court on September 8.