Female Visitor Injured In Cycle Collision
[Updated] Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton involving a livery cycle and a car that left a female visitor injured and requiring hospital treatment.
A police spokesperson said, “Police are currently on scene at a two vehicle collision on Middle Road near the junction with Industrial Park Road in Southampton, involving a car and a livery cycle.
“Initial information suggests the livery cycle, operated by a female visitor, was travelling west along Middle Road when the rider attempted to avoid a truck at the Industrial Park Road junction. The cycle subsequently crossed into the path of an oncoming car, resulting in a collision.
“The female motorcyclist was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] for treatment of her injuries. The extent of her injuries is currently unknown.
“The male driver of the car was not believed to have been injured.
“Motorists are advised to use caution as police divert traffic around the scene.”
Update August 12, 12.20pm: A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s thirteenth road fatality of 2026.
“Around 1pm Tuesday, 11th August 2026, a female visitor, understood to be a 63-year-old American woman, riding a rental scooter west along Middle Road, Southampton – near the junction with Industrial Park Road – collided with a car driven in the opposite direction and was seriously injured.
“Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance personnel responded.
“Despite care at the scene and being rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, she was later pronounced dead by an on call doctor at the hospital.
“A BPS Family Liaison Officer is currently assisting her next of kin, while an investigation regarding the circumstances of this fatal collision is ongoing.
“Any witnesses that have not already come forward are urged to contact Constable Jason Ming of the Roads Policing Unit by calling 717-0862 or e-mailing jming@bps.bm, as soon as possible.”
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