Police Confirm: Male Dies Following Collision
One person has died following a collision in Smith’s, the police confirmed.
A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, Police, Emergency Medical Services as well as Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a rental micro-car and a motorcycle near the junction of South Road and Knapton Hill, Smith’s.
“It was reported that the rental vehicle was proceeding east on South Road, approaching Knapton Hill, while the motorcycle was travelling in the opposite direction.
“The bike rider, a 23-year-old male, appears to have lost control of the motorcycle as he negotiated a left hand bend on South Road, at the junction with Knapton Hill.
“The motorcycle entered the eastbound lane into the path of the rental car, and the two vehicles became involved in a collision.
“The motorcycle rider sustained injuries which were deemed to be life threatening. He was attended to at the scene by EMTs who immediately commenced life saving measures.
“The injured male was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where sadly, he was pronounced dead a short time after.
“An investigation into this matter has commenced and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable, Asaph Rawlins, on 717-2123 or via email at, arawlins@bps.bm. You may also call the main police number, 295-0011.”
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