Comments on: 5th Road Fatality Of Year: 29-Year-Old Man Killed

By: Police ID Road Victim: 29-Yr-Old Jevanie Fubler | Bernews.com

Police ID Road Victim: 29-Yr-Old Jevanie Fubler | Bernews.com — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:14:03 +0000

[...] 29-year-old was involved in a motorcycle collision on Frog Lane at around 6am yesterday morning [Feb 2], colliding into barricades set up by the work [...]

By: JustToBad

JustToBad — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:43:49 +0000

Why should someone have to pay the penalty? It’s not the first time Machines have been left on our streets look where the bike is and if he was traveling south he has his whole side to himself. Come on!!

By: Think What You Want...

Think What You Want... — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:20:24 +0000

I’ve been thinking that lately. Especially because the victims are male and all under 35, except for Andrew Peniston.

By: Concern Born Bermudian

Concern Born Bermudian — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:39:03 +0000

I wish you folks will write more postive messages. As these nasty remarks also can hurt their family members if read. Bermudians must bond more together,help and comfort and stop throwing out these type on remarks.

By: unique1bda

unique1bda — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:07:14 +0000

Claudio that is a very scary thought but I have to admit I’ve been thinking the same thing about some of the accidents I’ve heard about. That is something that really needs to be looked into. I’m not suggesting this is the case here but before they close the book on some of these road fatalities being just an accident they need to investigate it to the fullest. What better way for someone to get away with committing murder than to have their victim accidently kill themselves? If a persons in fear for their life they will most likely ride or drive recklessly to get away. This is something that really needs to be taken into consideration.

By: unique1bda

unique1bda — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:47:27 +0000

Nicely put (A victim). To the family and friends of this young man you have my sincerest condolences. R.I.P.

By: TK

TK — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:47:00 +0000

@ Row row. Agree 100%

By: unique1bda

unique1bda — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:19:35 +0000

Thank you, I agree T Boss. People making all their assumptions before they even get the facts.

By: Mr. T

Mr. T — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:16:37 +0000

I agree with T Boss, if there had been warning lights up there would properly wont have been an accident . It’s. those overly cautious drivers and riders that seem to cause accidents by in-attention stoping to let people on the round abouts and out of gates without checking their mirrors for and potential hazards.

And who can say for sure that this young man was not run off the road?
We don’t know so stop judging !!!

By: only in Bermuda

only in Bermuda — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:09:21 +0000

Question? Do the same families own the liquor shops;bike shops and have shares in the insurance companies? Cause their the ones on top huh! Wouldn’t you agree?

By: only in Bermuda

only in Bermuda — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:04:13 +0000

My thoughts are with the family at this time. I remember when I was younger 50cc and 80cc was the big hit. We don’t need any bike over 50 cc really where are we going? Get rid of these large engine bikes. People don’t know how to handle them on our roads..

Its really far too much power for our winding roads.

By: Debra

Debra — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:44:19 +0000

After reading these comments, I have this to say… Lets not assume. The roads on this Island could be a heck of a lot better, especially the ones they dig narrow trenches and fill back in. Wouldn’t it be more better and safer if they were to repave the hole section of where they dug? (whichever side of the road they dug covering half of the road, the length of the trench) Also, the way certain companies leave their equipment (trailors, machines, vehicles) on the side of the roads as if they are marked parking bays is rediculous. Just take a look at the equipment on North Shore by the Incinerator and the terrible repaved trench from there towars Devonshire Dock. My car yanks to the left when I drive over the repaved trench. If i try to avoid the trench, I have to drive in the middle of the road. As far as the parked equipment…all it takes is for someone to not be paying attention of SOMEONE ELSE to cut on your side of the road, enough for you to swerve left to avoid them…and your in the equipment. I’ve had a few close calls. Finally, People may say the deceased should have been payig attention, or sould not have been speeding…but does ANYONE know what really happened? These companies DO NOT light the areas as they should when they are being worked on…its sad but true! He could have seen the barricades and had to sneeze or something…who knows….unfortunately, hes no longer here to tell us what happened. So a message to the general public, we must operate our vehicles defensively and responsibly AT ALL TIMES. To the companies that put us in danger…please be mindful when you leave your work sites with equipment parked on the roadside and barricades with 2 lights on them….think of the PUBLIC’S SAFETY! It could happen to you or a loved one….so sad.

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:25:55 +0000

Will jump in here (albeit uninvited), I agree it is up to the individual to be held accountable for their actions on the roads however to have a police presence would help. I travel the same distance Monday to Friday every morning at the same time and am astounded by the people that overtake me each time. No, I am not doing 40k, not a saint I assure you, I am doing about 45 – 48k and mothers with children in their cars/trucks and bikes are overtaking me near corners/blind entrances etc. The other day, three bikes ridden by three high school kids came at me from the opposite direction with two doing at least 80k,and the other one at least 60k (he was only riding on one wheel). We need a police presence on the road and I’m sorry if anyone gets offended but we do not have one right now. Even if they’re sitting on the side in their cars, just make their presence known and hopefully a life will be saved.
My condolences go to the family of this individual, whether he was speeding or not, this is a time to support them.

By: Curious

Curious — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:21:53 +0000

Judging by where the bike is, he was travelling North to South along Frog Lane. Since only the right hand side (stadium side) of the street is closed to traffic, why was he on the wrong side of the street?
The police had a stop on Frog Lane from 7pm onwards and were actively stopping traffic during this time.
I dont understand how the two are even mildly related. There seem to be a lot of people blaming either the police or the young man. Since there are no facts as of yet, is it too hard to accept this as a true accident and give condolences and respects to the family and friends of this young man?

By: row, row,row ur boat......

row, row,row ur boat...... — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:26:53 +0000

I m 100% got ya back on that! You don’t even have to know them; BUT yet it pierces to heart/soul/mind…….BUT YET!!!
Keep in heart, that GOD is an awesome GOD…..the rest, falls in the WILL of GOD.
May the family be comforted by many at this impromptu time.
R. I. P.

By: Webster

Webster — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:42:49 +0000

T Boss, this situation was in place under the P.L.P.and there is more to come.

By: Dont_Assume!

Dont_Assume! — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:00:30 +0000

This is so so tragic. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young man. I have to say, it never ceases to amaze me how quickly people will jump to conclusions and make insensitive statements simply by hearing that a young man has lost his life on our roads. The assumption far to often is that the rider is at fault. That’s certainly NOT always the case. To those who are so quick to make assumptions about driver error, speed, alcohol etc. being the cause of this accident, I invite you to take a moment and reflect on the images above for just a moment. I’m not a police officer and certainly have no collision investigation experience – just applying a little objectivity and common sense. If you take a step back and consider the images above. The company responsible for leaving that ENORMOUS TRACTOR and UNCOVERED TRENCH in the road with NO WARNING LIGHTS in sight have a lot to answer to!! My observation is that, although the tractor is very easy to see in the daylight as Mr Caines delivers his press conference, its a very different sight when you look at the picture taken EARLIER in the morning soon after the police arrive and secure the area. In that image, the road is pitch black, save for the police lights! In my view this image is a better example of the level of visibility this young man likely would have had. Doesn’t appear to be a warning light in sight to alert drivers of the dangers in their path. Driver error….maybe not…

By: Islander

Islander — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:56:44 +0000

Me too!

By: Islander

Islander — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:53:59 +0000

Crinz – read mate – the statement was “if any of these” it didn’t say it was because of.. come on now

By: Islander

Islander — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:52:39 +0000

would you want them to come to your house in the wee hours of the morning or late at night to tell you that your family member had died. If companies don’t take time and interest in assuring road safety measures for all road users, they need to be fined. Our Police can not be every where as it is they are stretched.

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:52:18 +0000

I agree with you. what is going on here in Bermuda? it is unfortunate too that this kind of negative chat is common place here. What happen to the kind Bermuda spirit. And we wonder why some of our youngster act out!

By: Islander

Islander — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:50:00 +0000

Totally agree and Condolences to family, friends, associates of this young man.

By: row, row,row ur boat......

row, row,row ur boat...... — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:54:47 +0000

Dunce. I just hope they are patrolling the streets when you need them most. Then you would be bitching about that. They are not babysitters. Your attack on them certainly will not reinstate those who perished n will not stop the next one. So leave my servers n protectors alone because you sure as hell cannot do either or otherwise you would be on the BPS. You janitor n Mike n Mike window washer. God forbid…….what is it you n Mike don’t like about the Police.

By: row, row,row ur boat......

row, row,row ur boat...... — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:46:51 +0000

I like that……respect!!!!

By: row, row,row ur boat......

row, row,row ur boat...... — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:44:26 +0000

Either go ride your Tiger or go plant some lilies because you certainly can’t ride a bike. That why you made such an idiotic statement. Bikes don’t have a band; they have engines. Not paws; not roots. Comprehend!!!!!

By: row, row,row ur boat......

row, row,row ur boat...... — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:34:21 +0000

@ Mike n mike…..as I continue to read your mismatched thoughts n complaints about the BPS, I certainly hope you wll never require their presence. For some ungodly reason, I now seem to realise, that you have no batteries included as well as your head is not screwed on right or tight. When u miss the point that the BPS had nothing to do with this until they got that call. And more then likely they had to leave your neighbourhood to attend this RTA n u still play them for short. Your appointment with the “shrink” is Monday somtime because you have slipped your moorings. Take a vacation from Bernews. You are a P. I. T. F. A. Now apologize to those guys that serve n protect your misguided thoughts. J. A.

By: Victor

Victor — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:12:44 +0000

Five deaths in thirty days – something is seriously wrong with how we drive. Though it will be to everybody’s annoyance, more severe police enforcement of sloppy, indifferent driving habits along with serious penalties such as losing your vehicle for repeat offenders would go a long way – generally how it has been achieved elsewhere. Also, lowering the alcohol limit to .20 for under twenty-fives and newly qualified drivers would save lives too.

By: row, row,row ur boat......

row, row,row ur boat...... — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:11:49 +0000

U sound n write stupid. Do you expect the Police to be in every crack n cranny because they cannot. We have thousnds of cars n bikes on our street n to be damn if there is a police man for each. The police can only do so much and unfortunately, they had to range down the hill to find someone’s son, husband, father, uncle,brother deceased because the company for that equipment n the likes where most irresponsible n negligent in securing the area where road works are taking place. It is far to often that these streets in neighbourhoods like this one is most poorly lit up or no lights at all. No warning signs on a road under reconstruction is like these gunslingers running around gunning down one another. This non chalant approach to incidents like we have had over the past 4 weeks needs to be amended in the whole of the people of Bermuda’s mind. My heartfelt sympathies to the family as we have had only 33 days into this year n 5 males have lost their lives. That is an average of 1 every 6 days. The Police and the Road safety Council cannot do anything but advise. The rest in up to each individual. The choice is yours n with choice, there are dier consequences. May the peace of GOD ALMIGHTY that passes ALL understanding be and rest upon the family at this sad and unbelievable time……..TAKE CAUTION BERMUDA……..PLEASE. We have had 5 too many.

By: Felt 7/5

Felt 7/5 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:04:28 +0000

My condolences to the family they are the ones left hurting from this accident. He’s gone and our community has lost another young man. the young men in our country are dying to road accidents and gun crimes. Very sad

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:48:34 +0000

Thanks

By: Not cool

Not cool — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:47:36 +0000

I knew this young man and my heart is broken over this news. He was an incredibly friendly and caring man who always greeted me with a warm smile and a genuine interest in how I was doing, and I know that was his way with everyone.
Let me be clear that I’m NOT assuming or implying that he was drunk, but these posts bring up the issue in a general sense and my real concern over drinking and driving is how widely accepted it is here in Bermuda. Too many times I’ve heard “I just say up the road” or “I’m not THAT bad”. There’s no safe distance that is acceptable when driving drunk.
I would agree that these people are adults and need to take responsibility but that’s like letting a child do anything they want with no supervision and saying the same thing because, let’s face it, some drunk people’s behavior is comparable to a young child. We need to start making a big deal of this and discouraging it in every way possible. Friends need to stop friends from driving, need to take a bigger stand and stop being ok with it. I know a lot of people do this already but it needs to become the standard. Help keep our loved ones alive by not letting them drive. A mad friend is better than a dead friend.
RIP my fellow softballer, this season is for you

By: Saddened

Saddened — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:39:27 +0000

Mercy! My condolences goes out to the family and friends

By: .am

.am — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:07:19 +0000

Totally agreed. Because every road fatality is the result of speeding down the third lane under the influence.

Alternatively, you could get off your soap box and actually have a look at what happened.

By: Bermuda

Bermuda — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:56:47 +0000

To the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service we are so sorry for your lost.

By: Letiwas

Letiwas — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:27:18 +0000

Totally agree.

By: Duane P. Santucci

Duane P. Santucci — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:10:38 +0000

Totally agree amd there are factors in this that need to be address,so lets see the real outcome.