Police Confirm Death Of Richard Johnston
The police have confirmed the death of 88-year-old Richard Johnston of Warwick, who died following a collision on Barnes Corner on Friday evening.
The police said they are not “currently classifying this incident as a road traffic fatality until cause of death has been determined by an autopsy.”
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 88-year-old Richard Johnston of Warwick and extends condolences to his family and friends.
“Mr. Johnston was the driver of a taxi involved in a single vehicle crash in the area of Barnes Corner on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with South Road around 9:30pm Friday, September 9th. Apparently the taxi struck a wall and overturned.
“The senior citizen had to be extracted from the vehicle by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel before EMTs rushed him to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where a doctor later pronounced death at 10:25pm Friday.
“A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist Mr. Johnston’s family at this difficult time.
“Police are not currently classifying this incident as a road traffic fatality until cause of death has been determined by an autopsy.”
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