Motorcyclist Arrested After Blue Hole Hill Crash
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a livery cycle crash tonight [Dec 14] on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish. The injured person was transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Traffic flow was reduced to single lane and sometimes blocked altogether as police investigated the scene. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
Update 6.18pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:45pm Saturday, December 14th a reported single vehicle scooter crash occurred on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish.
“It appears that a 44-year-old Warwick man riding a 50cc rental scooter west along Blue Hole Hill struck a concrete pillar outside a home near the entrance to Grotto Bay Beach Resort.
“The injured rider was assisted at the crash site by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel before being transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check he had been admitted to a general ward.
“The 44-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and placed on police bail.
“There were traffic delays in the area while the relevant police personnel processed the scene.
“Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to call Constable Latasha Celestine on 247-1078 or Constable Wesley Watson on 247-1510.”
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Very tragic indeed, I was there stuck in a long line of traffic waiting to get to the Airport, when a Taxi Driver tried to force his way thru the traffic and then had the nerve to tell me to f…off, I had cars in front of me and behind, I had no where to let him thru. disgusting behavior of this Taxi Driver.
Serves you right. These roads are owned by the Majestic Taxi Drivers. You should know better!