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Fatal Collision: Court Hears Police Testimony
[Written by Don Burgess] “I may have been going too fast.” Those were the words jurors heard from police officers who say Andrew Lake spoke to them after allegedly crashing into a boat resulting in the death of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee on June 1, 2017. Mr Lake has denied a charge of manslaughter in the death of Mrs McKee, who was... Read more of this article
Court: Witnesses Testify In Fatal Collision Trial
[Written by Don Burgess] “I just screamed because there was no way I thought anybody would survive.” Jurors heard that as part of an emotional testimony from a witness of the fatal boat crash involving an America’s Cup visitor from New Zealand. One witness, from California, recounted the details leading up to and after Andrew Lake’s boat, the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 50-Year-Old Keith Trott
The police have now confirmed the death of 50-year-old Keith Trott who died as a result of what the police said appears to be a single vehicle collision that took place on August 2nd, and said Mr Trott’s death marks the 8th road traffic fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 50-year-old... Read more of this article
Court: Trial Underway In Fatal Boat Collision Case
[Written by Don Burgess] Photos of boats involved and a panicked 911 call were all part of yesterday’s [Aug 14] testimony at a trial of a man charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee during last year’s America’s Cup. In December of last year, Andrew Lake pled not guilty to unlawfully killing Mrs McKee when his 17 foot... Read more of this article
Jury Selection Begins In Fatal Boat Collision Trial
[Written by Don Burgess] Jury selection began this morning [Aug 13] for a Southampton man charged with the powerboat death of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee during last year’s America’s Cup. In December of last year, Andrew Lake pled not guilty to unlawfully killing Mrs McKee, 62, on June 1, 2017.At that time he also pled not guilty with... Read more of this article
Four Vehicle Collision On Somerset Road
[Updated] Traffic delays are to be expected along Somerset Road near the junction with Bob’s Valley Road, Sandys as a result of a collision, the police said this morning [Aug 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Traffic delays are to be expected along Somerset Road near the junction with Bob’s Valley Road, Sandys, as a result of a four vehicle... Read more of this article
Two Men On Motorcycle Injured In Paget Collision
Two men were injured in a collision this afternoon [Aug 11] at the junction of Ord Road and Cobb’s Hill Road in Paget, and have been transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:30 pm on Saturday 11th August, police and other first responders attend a report of a three vehicle collision which... Read more of this article
Collisions: Five Overturned Vehicles In 2.5 Weeks
Over the last 2.5 weeks there have at been at least five collisions that have resulted in the vehicle overturning, which is a higher than average amount for such a span of time, something people have pointed out in comments and on social media. Fortunately, most of those involved were either not injured or received minor injuries. In one case an oil... Read more of this article
Police Continue To Investigate Boat Collision
Marine Police continue to investigate a collision between the Spirit of Bermuda and a private vessel that occurred on Friday, July 6th in the area of Albouy’s Point.A police spokesperson said, “Marine Police are currently investigating a collision between the Spirit of Bermuda and a private vessel, which occurred around 9pm on Friday 6th July,... Read more of this article
64-Year-Old Remains In Stable Condition In ICU
A 64-year-old male tourist who was involved in a collision on August 1st on St. David’s Road remains in stable condition in the ICU, the police have confirmed.A police spokesperson said, “As of this morning, the 64-year-old male tourist who was involved in a serious collision on 1st August, along St. David’s Road remains in ICU, where his condition... Read more of this article
Car Overturns, Two People Taken To Hospital
Two women were “transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries” after a car “carrying three women had overturned after the 72 year-old driver collided with a wall” the police confirmed today [August 5]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:55pm on Sunday 5th August, police and other first responders attended a... Read more of this article
Car & Auxiliary Cycle Collision In West End
Emergency personnel responded to another collision in the west end this afternoon [Aug 5] with a collision involving a car and auxiliary cycle taking place at around 5.15pm today on Malabar Road. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able. Related StoriesPhotos: Van Crashes On Side In Pembroke Motorcyclist... Read more of this article
Three People Injured In Collision In St David’s
[Updated] A collision took place in the St David’s Road area at approximately 5:15pm today [Aug 1], with the collision appearing to involve an auxiliary and a livery cycle. Fire Service and police personnel are on scene, with the police directing single lane traffic flow. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able.Update... Read more of this article
