Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP investigates fatal collision in Botwood

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating a collision that occurred between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Botwood early this morning that claimed the life of an elderly woman.

Shortly after 7:30 a.m., Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received the report of the collision that occurred on Water Street in Botwood. A woman in her seventies was struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway. She died at the scene.

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded, along with a Collision Analyst with RCMP Traffic Services. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is also engaged and the investigation is continuing.