Injured Child Hospitalized After Collision With Car
[Updated] Emergency services responded to Berkeley Road in Pembroke at approximately 6pm today [March 15] after a collision involving a pedal bike and car resulted in the rider of the bike being hurt.
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel tended to the injured rider until an attending ambulance transported the child to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment while the driver of the car that was hit could be seen visibly shaken and concerned for the rider’s well being.
Police diverted traffic away from the scene while EMTs dealt with the injured child and officers investigated the accident scene.
Update 10.57pm: The BFRS said, “At approximately 6 pm on Sunday, March 15, 2015, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a road traffic accident on Berkeley Road, Pembroke.”
Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis stated “there was a collision involving a car and a pedal cycle injuring a child. The Fire Service responding to the incident with one vehicle and four personnel assessed those involved.
“The injured minor was treated by BFRS personnel before being transferred to KEMH via ambulance.”
Update Mar 16, 11.32am: A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Sunday, March 15th first responders were dispatched to a reported collision on Berkeley Road in Pembroke near the junction with St. John’s Road, involving a car and a pedal cycle.
“The injured pedal cyclist, a 7 year old Pembroke boy, was treated at the scene by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further medical assessment. He was later discharged.
“There were no other injuries reported; however apparently both vehicles were damaged.
“Inquiries regarding this collision are ongoing and any witnesses should contact Constable Kalvilicia Joell at the Hamilton Police Station on telephone number 247-1704.”
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Unsurprising tbh
I wish the young rider a speedy recovery and the driver of the car a peace of mind.
i think you should probably wish for the driver to slow down
There seem to be more accidents per-capita on the Island – than many states in the USA!! The level of driving must be atrocious for many people – as it just appears to be one stupid accident after another EVERY week!!
And when you consider that the “official” speed limit is 20 MPH – it just makes the whole situation even more ridiculous!! A good many people should NOT have a driving license – as it is considered to be a privilege in many countries of the world!!