Update: Elderly woman deceased following motor-vehicle incident in Outer Cove
Emergency crews descended on a portion of Lower Road on Wednesday evening following a very serious incident.
Shortly after 7:30 p.m. crews were called to a residence on Lower Road in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. Upon arrival it was determined a serious motor vehicle accident had occurred during which a person outside the vehicle had been struck. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have confirmed an elderly woman was pronounced deceased at the scene, and pass on condolences to her family and friends.
Police closed a section of Lower Road for approximately three hours to facilitate their investigation into the incident. Though the investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, no charges are expected to be laid. The road reopened at about 10:30 p.m..
NTV News will have more information as it becomes available.
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