Police Identify Accident Victim As Malik Weeks
[Updated] The police have formally identified last night’s road traffic collision victim as Malik Weeks. The 24-year-old died after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle collision in Hamilton Parish late Christmas evening.
Mr Weeks was the son of PLP MP Michael Weeks, and a statement from the Party said: “Although no words can share our grief, on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party and Bermuda as a whole, we express our profound condolences to MP Michael Weeks, Mrs. Terri Lynn Doyle and their entire family.
“Malik was a fine and upstanding young man and an excellent father to his young daughter. We will rally around MP Weeks and his family, and provide the love and strength that God willing, will allow his family to slowly heal. Our prayers are with the family in this tragic time.”
A statement from the police said: “Police can now confirm the death of 24 year old Malik Weeks who died as a result of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road and Old Road in Hamilton Parish.
“Injuries into this fatal collision are on going and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Hassell of the Roads Policing Office on 295-0011 or 247-1200.
“The Bermuda Police Service extends our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Weeks. The death of Malik Weeks marks the ninth road fatality for 2012.”
The death of Mr Weeks marked the second tragic occurrence on Christmas Day, following after the murder of 20-year-old Malcolm Augustus early on Christmas morning.
Update 3.10pm: Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today offered his sincere condolences to to MP and former Minister Michael Weeks and his family following the death of his son Malik on Christmas night.
Minister Crockwell said: “On behalf of the Government and everyone in Bermuda, I offer my sincere condolences to Michael and Cindy and their family at this most difficult and distressing time. To lose a young son in such a tragic situation on Christmas day is unfathomable.
“Everyone in Bermuda must do their part to end the deaths on our roads that occur all to frequently. The statistics are frightening. We have had nine road traffic deaths on our roads this year, and almost every one was a young male on a motorbike. And most of these deaths were preventable.
“We must all slow down and take personal responsibility for our actions on the roads. At this festive time of year we should heed the message from the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA) to ABCD – Always Bus, Cab or Designated Driver. We simply cannot afford to have another death and grieving family.”
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Minister. So sad to hear this. Condolences to you and his mom and the rest of the familiy.
To Mr Weeks and his family, I pray the peace of God will be yours over the days and weeks to come.
My heart breaks to read this…to the family…words seem so inadequate at this time. I am really praying that you hold each other tight and know that the outpouring of sympathy is from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you all as you try to take each moment of the following days ahead..
My deepest condolences to Terrylyn and Michael, their children and to their families. Malik was a wonderful father.
So very, very sad at anytime, but especially on a special day such as Christmas Day. My sincere condolences to the family, immediate and extended, and friends.
Heartbreaking – condolences to the Weeks family. God guide us to solutions that stop the senseless sadness.
My heartfelt condolences to the Weeks & Ible families…my prayers are for your comfort during this very difficult time…Malik’s ever ready smile & friendliness will be a miss….
Min Weeks & Family,
Our hearts break to read this…to the family…there are no words at this time for your grief. I am really praying that you hold each other tight and know that the outpouring of sympathy & comfort is from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you all as you try to take each moment of the following days ahead ask for stength and it will be give to you:
God Bless:
Mr. Weeks and family,
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My sincerest condolences to Mr. Weeks family. My heartfelt prayer is that you all may have peace and comfort during this difficult time.
My heart and prayers go out to the family…
It is most unfortunate that in all of the “politicking” that everyone has forgotten that Malik had a mother and a father. My condolences to both parents, and all who loved and knew Malik.
What the heck are you yapping. Every comment said Mr. Weeks and family, or to the Weeks family. Stop trying to make everything about politics
What are you talking about?
Please! No one mentioned anything about politics except you! And just about everyone said ‘Mr Weeks and family’. Next time you make a comment at such a sad time, please be more considerate.
I think you all took what Ms. Furbert was saying totally out of context, in that the young man’s mother is not Mr. Weeks wife and what she is trying to say is that condolensces should be stated as “condolensces to the parents” versus Mr. Weeks and family.
I get your point, but as many others have noted here, whether in or out of context, politicizing this matter was totally inappropriate, annoying, and downright shameful for Ms Furbert. A ‘family’ just lost their son, brother, father, cousin, etc… point is no matter who was or was not mentioned, as long as each of them was connected to the young man, they are his family… and everyone knows it including Ms. Furbert. To hell with politics.
What is even more unfortunate is that you make everything around you just plain ugly. People were all expressing their condolences in their own way, and you had to twist it. Everybody knows he had a mother AND a father. I’m assuming you made that comment because Minister Crockwell referred to Mr Weeks and his current wife, but he meant no harm. Even in tragedy, you get your digs in and try to get people riled up and emotions flared. You are one sick individual Laverne Furbert!!! RIP Malik
My family’s best wishes and condolences to the family of this young man. This is past unacceptable.
Ms. Furbert, you need some help, seriously!! Where did you get politics from in ANY of the preceding comments?! Every comment was positive, well EXCEPT YOURS! Which is why most people just ignore what you say as irrelevant.
To mr weeks and mrs weeks and ms Doyle please let me say stand strong god is with u every step of the way.
So sory to hear of the tragic death of his young man, the son of former PLP MP, Michael Weeks. Deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deseaced, young Malik Weeks. RIP.
So sorry to hear this news! Micheal and Terry please except my sincere condolences… May Gods peace be with you and your families at th is time.
My Condolences to Malik’s entire family.
Sincere condolences to Mr. Week’s family and friends. RIP.
My condolences to the weeks family..
My heartfelt condolence goes out to Ms. Doyle and Mr. Weeks and family. May God comfort you and guide you through this difficult time. May the prayers that are bestowed upon your family give your family the strenght that’s needed to carry on. RIP Malik
Mr Weeks and family and friends my condolences to you all. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.RIP young man RIP
I offer my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
My heartfelt condolence goes out the BOTH parents Mrs Doyle and Minister Mr. Weeks and the ENTIRE family of this young man ( Malik ). Hold onto your memories of him cause the memories never die, my heart is so heavy right now cause I know just how you all must be feeling, I lost my son and an early age, no parent should have to bury a child no matter how old they may be. God Speed young man and may you R.I.P.
To Laverne Furbert please please watch what you say sometimes, you are always trying to ruffle up something, how was anyone to know that the current Mrs.Weeks was not this young man’s mother, all the people were doing was sending their condolences to the family, stop making everything political, you are so narrow minded.
Mr Weeks and family, we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Michael and families my prayers are with all of you. I lost my eldest son last year in a traffic accident also. I can only say to look to God for your strength and he will provide. The love and memories of your son will always be with you..Only God knows the depth of your pain and he will not leave you.
God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble.
PSALM 46
Michael, Terri and the entire Weeks family, my prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. Malik’s memory will live on and his smile will always be remembered. Trust in God and He will walk with you through this valley. Hold strong and know that you have the support of many.
There are no words that can describe my pain I would have never ever thought you would be gone malik such a loyal friend anytime I needed you ,you were there for me smh I don’t think I will ever recover from this they say in time but not hearing from you anymore or even hearing your laugh that just made me start to laugh because it was contagious and that awesome smile just breaks my heart into a million pieces watch over all of your family and friends and most importantly I know you will be by mymy in every step of her journey with life love you always and forever !!