Teen Dies Following Harbour Road Accident
[Updated] A teenager has died following an accident on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Cobbs Hill Road this evening [Mar.5]
His age is not officially confirmed at this time, however we understand him to be around 18 years old. We will add the official Police statement when we receive it.
Bernews extends our sincere sympathies to the young man’s family and friends.
Update: Official Police statement:
Around 9:30pm on Saturday, Police attended a reported serious road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Cobbs Hill Road involving a car and a motorcycle. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along Harbour Road when they collided.
The rider of the motorcycle, an 18 year old Pembroke man, was seriously injured and rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. He was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call physician at 10:25pm.
Traffic was diverted away from the scene for approximately two hours while further inquiries were conducted before that section of road was re-opened. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.
No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.
Update, March 6: The Bermuda Police Service has now identified the victim as 18 year old Vershon Simmons of Pembroke.
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Condolence’s to the family during this tragic time.
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This is the begining of a long rough road for the family..My thoughts are with you.
Thoughts and prayers for the family during this trying time….
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, may he rest in R.I.P
Having had an opportunity to teach him growing up in church, he was a very promising youth who loved the ocean and sailing.
My thoughts go out to the family during this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. You’re not grieving alone.
I’m in shock, disbelief, anger, depression.
God is with us in our pain, sadness (and even anger). And I hope and pray that He will be your comfort beyond human capabilities.
My condolence’s to his family.