Car Driver Leaves Scene After Cycle/Car Collision

A motorcycle and car collided at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald Street on Friday afternoon [Mar 22], with the car driver leaving the scene after the collision.

A police spokesperson said, “Around 2pm on Friday, March 22nd police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald Street in Pembroke.

“It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Court Street and a car was being driven along the same road when the vehicles collided at the junction. The motorcycle rider, a 27 year old Smith’s parish man, sustained relatively minor injuries to his legs. The car driver apparently drove away from the scene following the collision.

“The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and later released. There were no other injuries reported; however both vehicles were damaged, the motorcycle extensively. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Mervin Homer on 295-0011.”

Category: Accidents and fires, All