Jiffy Cabs owner dead in Burin Peninsula motorcycle crash
Motorcycle passenger believed to be in stable condition
A notable business owner is dead and a woman is in hospital following a motorcycle crash Saturday in the community of Harbour Mille on the Burin Peninsula.
Tom Hollett was the owner of Jiffy Cabs in St. John's but lived in Burin and is well known in the area for his efforts to boost tourism.
There's also been an outpouring of support and condolences on social media following the news of his death.
Tom Hollett, owner of Jiffy Cabs, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday. Condolences to his family.
—@Taxieyes<a href="https://twitter.com/jiffycabs">@jiffycabs</a> My Deepest Condolences To The Hollett Family & All Jiffy Drivers. RIP Tom God Bless🚖🚖🚖🚖🚖
—@steph4412Sad to learn of Tom Hollett's passing. On taxi industry stories, Tom often shared his insight, of which he had more than anyone. <a href="https://twitter.com/jiffycabs">@jiffycabs</a>
—@zachgoudieMarystown RCMP say crews arrived on the scene of the crash shortly after noon where it was confirmed the male driver of the motorcycle had died.
The female passenger was taken to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre for treatment and is believed to be in stable condition.
Police said Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP's collision analyst and reconstructionist was also in Harbour Mille to process the scene.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.