Following an investigation into a fatal collision that occurred on March 19, 2024, Bay Roberts RCMP has laid criminal charges against 27-year-old Jonathan Patten of Pouch Cove.
The head-on collision occurred on the Veterans Memorial Highway shortly before 10:30 p.m. on March 19, 2024. Patten was operating a GMC truck that collided with a Subaru car. The driver of the Subaru, a 25-year-old Tilton man, died at the scene.
Blood samples collected from Patten as part of this investigation were sent for analysis. The results, which were recently obtained, determined the presence of a number of illicit impairing drugs.
Patten was served notice of his charges, which include impaired operation by drug causing death and having a blood drug concentration above the prescribed (legal) limit. His licence was suspended.
Patten is set to appear in court on December 18, 2024.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Background: