Motorcyclist Injured In Shelly Bay Collision
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on North Shore Road near Radnor Road in Shelly Bay this afternoon [Feb 24] that appeared to involve a car and auxiliary cycle.
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and an ambulance attended the scene where according to bystanders the bike rider was cared for before being transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
Update Feb 25, 1.47pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:10pm Saturday, February 24th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish.
“It appears that a 16 year old girl from Paget riding a 50cc auxiliary cycle along North Shore Road collided with a car being driven in the opposite direction, near the junction with Radnor Road.
“The teen apparently sustained a leg injury and was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
“An update on her condition will be provided in due course. There were no other injuries reported. However, both vehicles involved were damaged.
“Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.”
Update Feb 26, 11.50am: A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [February 26th] the 16 year old Paget girl hurt when the 50cc auxiliary cycle she was riding along North Shore Road, Hamilton parish collided with a car around 2:10pm Saturday, February 24th was recovering in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital.
“Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.”
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Take your time everybody…….please!
Unfortunately the level of stupidity and lawlessness that exists on the roads now is such that even if everyone slowed down it would only help by about 40%
And I’m not speaking to this incident as I have no idea what happened or who was in the wrong.
No way that little bike goes fast enough to do that kinda of damage to that car!
Yah it does
i think not that’s a stuck 50 not even a pipe and a belt burner at that.
Apoarently the driver of a grey minibus who was inconvenienced by this accident took it upon himself to drive over the wreckage and take off, despite pleas by people trying to help the injured rider. I hope they find out who that was.
wow you don’t really hear about girls getting into accidents
One of the problems that some people who ride bikes do not know how to “counter steer “.
Here in the tutorial which should be PRACTICED initially at slow speeds until this skill is perfected.
At normal safe riding speeds.
FACT :-
1 ) Turning to the right requires the rider to lean the bike to the right.
2 ) Turning to the left requires the rider to lean to the bike to the left.
3) NOTE : The bike will continue to turn to the right of left unless you do something to to correct that situation.
The correction is called ” counter steeing ” by sighty turning the handlebars in the opposite direction to your intended course.
If a ride does not do this by counter stearing they will hit something.
Simply put :- RIGHT hand corners control bike with more pressure using RIGHT hand.
LEFT hand corners control bike with more pressure using LEFT hand.
The meaning of the word “counter” is this article is STEER OPPOSITE TO.
Every corner has its own safe turning speed .
Watch out for Bermuda’s DOUBLE CORNERS.
No two corners are alike.
Always reduce speed before entering every corner.
Never use front brake while in a corner.
Be extra carefull riding on wet / oily roads.
It’s not just a matter of speed it’s not paying attention to the road and staying focused.
A pebble can crack a windshield if you go fast enough!
Never move a bike from the parked position unless you are sitting on it with both feet securely planted on the ground for suport and mobility.
Failure to do so, the bike may loose balance and topple away from you with you on top of it
or
topple towards you with you trapped under the bike with the added risk of fire from spilled gas.
On a hill always, apply the REAR BRAKE to preven the bike from rolling forward or backward.
ALWAYS secure your bike or kick stand before moving off.
Never move a bike from the parked position unless you are wearing your bike helmet.
Either way you will get seriousely hurt for life.
How many have never read their bike manual ?
Come on guys ride safe, you can do it !
Not funny!