Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador – On May 7, 2023, 39-year-old Frances Jararuse was arrested by Nain RCMP and will face multiple charges after the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) she was operating struck a child on a bicycle.
At the time of the incident on Sunday afternoon, the ATV was being operated at a high rate of speed when it struck the child on a residential street in the community. The operator of the ATV fled the scene before police arrival. Thankfully, the child was not physically injured.
The ATV operator, Jararuse, who was prohibited from driving, was located and arrested a short time later by Nain RCMP. At the time of her arrest, Jararuse provided police with a false name. At the detachment, she provided breath samples that were three times the legal limit.
Jararuse was held for court and is charged with the following criminal offences:
Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
Impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg%
Driving while prohibited
Failing to stop at the scene of a collision
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
Obstructing a peace officer
She attends court today. The investigation is continuing.
Nain RCMP
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