Police Appeal For Witnesses To Collisions

Police are seeking witnesses to three road collisions: a serious crash on South Road, Paget; a hit-and-run on Church Street, Hamilton; and a two-vehicle collision near Lover’s Lane, Paget.

Single vehicle collision

A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, Police officers were on mobile patrol along South Road, Paget South Road when they observed a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle near Tribe Road Number 4B.

“The motorcycle rider, a male, was found lying in a ditch at the side of the westbound lane of South Road and a motorcycle hanging from a branch of a tree nearby.

“Officers spoke with witnesses who were on scene and stated the rider was initially traveling east on South Road and overtook a number of vehicles before he made a u-turn and began traveling west on South Road.

“He reportedly lost control of the motorcycle as he attempted to negotiate a right hand bend and went off the road and into the trees.

“The rider was initially assisted by members of the public before he was attended to at the scene by Emergency Medical Services. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, for what treatment of what were described as serious but non-life-threatening injuries, including a collapsed lung, a broken leg and fractured ribs.

“An investigation into this matter has now commenced and anyone witnesses or persons with information are asked to contact Police Constable Zahjarie Augustus via e-mail at zaugustus@bps.bm or by calling the main police number 295-0011.

Hit and run collision

“Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, police attended a reported serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Church Street near the junction with Wesley Street in the City of Hamilton.

“Upon police arrival it was ascertained that one motorcycle was traveling east along Church Street, when the rider of the second bike which was traveling east along Wesley Street failed to obey a stop sign at the junction and rode into the path of the first bike bike.

“This resulted in a collision in which the motorcyclist who was traveling along Church Street sustained abrasions to his face and hands.

“He was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment for his injuries which were described as minor.

“The rider of the other motorcycle left the scene prior to the arrival of the police.

“This matter is being investigated by Police Sergeant Milton Hill. He may be reached via e-mail at mjhill@bps.bm or by contacting phone number 515-2481.

Two vehicle collision

“Around 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, police attended a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar on South Road Paget.

“Reports indicate a motorcar was being driven east along South Road, Paget, when upon nearing the junction with Lover’s Lane, it was stuck by a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction.

“The male motorcyclist was said to have been approaching a left hand bend in the road when he crossed over into the opposite lane and collided with the motorcar.

“He was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment of head and facial injuries.

“Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Police Constable Kion-Keith Wade via e-mail at, kwade@bps.bm or by calling the main police number, 295-0011.”

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