Fatal MVC Under Investigation – Seeking additional witnesses

Update Apr 26 @ 12:10pm

The investigation into the fatal MVC in ongoing.

The head on collision occurred on April 16th at approximately 9:10pm on Riverside Drive near the Pioneer Avenue exit.  We are seeking any additional witnesses that have not spoken to Police yet, or that may have dash cam footage.

Please contact Cpl Ron Kennedy, accident reconstructionist at 902-629-4172.

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Original Media release on April 17, 2023

File: 2023504759

Charlottetown Police Services, along with Charlottetown Fire Department and IEMS responded to a two vehicle collision that occurred last night at approximately 9:10 pm.

The collision occurred when a vehicle traveling south on Riverside Drive (near the Pioneer Avenue exit) crossed the center line and struck a northbound vehicle head on.  The southbound vehicle caught fire and attempts to extract the driver by witnesses failed.

The northbound vehicle, a mini van, was occupied by five children and two adults.  All were transported to the QEH, some had serious but non life threatening injuries.

Charlottetown Police Traffic/Collision Reconstructionist attended the scene.  The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Any witnesses that have not spoken to Police yet are asked to contact CPS at 902-629-4172.