48-Yr-Old Man Dies Following Accident

February 5, 2012

[Updated - Police confirm a 48-year-old American man died] Earlier this evening [Feb.5] an accident involving a motorcycle and a water truck occurred on Wellington Street in St George’s.

Emergency personnel tended to the injured rider until the ambulance arrived and transported him to hospital, with what is understood to be serious injuries. The bike involved appears to be a rental cycle. Traffic was reduced to a single lane while the police investigated the scene.

Update 7.55pm: A police spokesperson confirmed that the victim of this collision has died saying, “Around 5:55pm on Sunday, February 5th police attended a reported serious collision on Wellington Street in St. George’s. The victim of this collision subsequently died.” The police are expected to release a full statement later this evening.

Update 11.27pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Sunday, February 5th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision on Wellington Street in St. George’s in the vicinity of Tiger Bay.

“It appears that a water truck and a rental cycle were traveling along Wellington Street when the vehicles collided. The rider of the rental cycle, a 48 year old American man, was injured and subsequently succumbed to his injuries. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.

“Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.”

This marks the first road fatality for 2012.

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  1. I don't understand says:

    Bernews posted a report on someone’s death and you have people clicking a “LIKE” button??? How backwards is that? This world is sick.

    • BermyGuy says:

      The like button gives u a link to updates not that they hitting the button to say they like it. I guess you really don’t understand.

    • In Mark's Opinion says:

      The like button is to share the news with your facebook friends . My condolences to the family and friends .

    • think about it!!! says:

      They are liking this because bernews is informing them rather than other media. Bernews seems to have better news updates then the othe newspaper websites. So big up to bernews and I would like it to if I felt like going through the trouble.

    • Anthony Dean says:

      Amen!!!…Condolences & empathy extends to the family & friends of the deceased; as well as thanks & blessings to the police & emergency service personnel! Namaste…xo

  2. Neighbour says:

    May you rest in peace whoever you are. My condolences to the family

  3. So sad says:

    Condolences to the famly. Thoughts and prayers to the other person involved.

  4. The People's Champion says:

    R.I.P

    Please don’t be who I think you are. Condolences to your loved ones

    • Poetic Justice says:

      Yes I know who rides a similar bike and he would have been almost home right there

      My condolences to the family

  5. Razor Ramon says:

    I sincerely hope this wasn’t careless driving on the driver of the water truck’s part.

  6. Owner4Comment says:

    May he rest in piece. I don’t think the courses for tourist before they rent bikes are in depth enough, I’ve seen some very shaky tourist especially last year, I feel that they need longer and more stringent courses before riding on our roads because I’ve seen how some of these tourist ride and it’s really unsettling, and when I pass them all I can do is pray 4 their safety, once again R.I.P sir and to the family of the gentleman.

    • Fairy says:

      I agree. You have to jump through hoops to drive a car here yet anybody, with any level of experience can ride around on one of the most lethal machines on the globe.
      I saw a tourist wobble away from a rental shop last year and smash straight into 2 parked cars. Says it all.
      My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Such sad news.

  7. Guy Carri says:

    So sad. May his family find peace somehow.

    No disrespect to his family and not saying this relates to him, but…
    For many tourists, rent/riding a scooter is scary. Maybe this island should think about trikes or four-wheelers. Think of families with children. Being responsible for your family on our roads on a scooter that you have no experience on. It’s not economical to take a taxi everywhere and as for buses… I know they’d take up more space, but something has to give. It’s just one more strike against Bda as to why NOT come here.

  8. Too Sad. says:

    I would just link to say this accident was very heartbreaking and sad to see. It just keeps replaying in my mind, especially seeing him lying there unresponsive. But do know that there were Bermudians at the scene that did stop there public vehicles as we as personal vehicles to see if he was ok. I am just saying this to say that there are still Bermudians out there that look out for others, just not for themselves. I do send my condolences and my heart goes out to the family. May he rest in peace.