Category: Accidents and fires
Rider & Two Pedestrians Injured In Collision
A local male rider as well as a “visiting male pedestrian and a visiting female pedestrian” were taken to hospital for treatment following a collision on Front Street. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15am Saturday, 22nd July 2023, a collision occurred involving a motorcyclist and two pedestrians on Front Street in the City of... Read more of this article
Police Witness Appeal: Three Vehicle Collision
The police said the “witness appeal continues regarding a reported collision involving a motorcycle, minibus and car that occurred around 1:20pm Friday, 14th July 2023 on North Shore Road, Hamilton parish near Panorama Drive.” A police spokesperson said, “At last check the motorcyclist hurt, said to be a 62-year-old St. George’s man,... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Single Vehicle Collision
[Updated] A man has been taken to hospital after a single vehicle collision on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke early this morning [July 19]. A spokesperson said, “Around 12:20am on 19 July, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision on Pitts Bay Road, near the junction with Turnstile Lane, Pembroke. “Initial... Read more of this article
Three Vehicle Collision In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] A three vehicle collision – involving a motorcycle, minibus and car – occurred on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [July 14]. A police spokesperson said, “A three vehicle collision was reported on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near Panorama Drive, around 1:20pm today. Apparently a motorcycle, minibus and car... Read more of this article
Female Visitor Injured In Collision In Paget
[Updated] A 54-year-old female visitor from the United States has been taken to hospital for “further treatment for her injuries which are considered serious” following a collision today [July 9] in Paget. The police said, “Police and other first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision involving a livery cycle on Stowe... Read more of this article
Overturned Car In Sandys, Driver Not Injured
Police responded to a collision in Sandys, which resulted in the car overturning, with the police noting that the “driver was unhurt, but the vehicle was extensively damaged.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00a.m. today, Thursday 6th July, 2023, police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving... Read more of this article
Inquiries Continue Into Car & Bus Collision
Inquiries continue regarding a collision involving a car and a bus that occurred yesterday [July 5] on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding the collision involving a car and a bus that occurred around 8:15am Wednesday, 5th July 2023 on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish, near Cedarberry... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Bus & Car In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] There was a collision this morning [July 5] in Hamilton parish involving a bus and a car. A police spokesperson said, “It appears that around 8:15am Wednesday, 5th July 2023 a bus and a car collided on Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton parish, in the vicinity of Leamington Caves. “Early information indicates that the car driver was hurt. Traffic... Read more of this article
Woman Injured In Collision In Hamilton
A woman was injured in a collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, with the collisiion resulting in the car overturning. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday 24th June, 2023 on the North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish,... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm Death Of Michael Spence-Durrant
The police have confirmed the death of 17-year-old Michael Spence-Durrant, who died following a collision in Sandys on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 17-year-old Michael Spence-Durrant, Bermuda’s ninth road fatality of 2023, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “It... Read more of this article
MP Susan Jackson On Road Fatalities
“The news of two more road fatalities in such a small window of time is devastating, and our hearts and prayers go out to the families suffering from their unexpected loss,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Our roads are the number one cause of death in Bermuda and unless more is done to safeguard road... Read more of this article
Male Dies After Collision In St. George’s
The police have confirmed the sad news that a male motorcycle rider has died following a collision in St George’s this evening [June 20]. This, unfortunately, marks the 10th road traffic fatality of 2023 and this month has been especially tragic, with five people dying following collisions, two of which happened today, as the police previously... Read more of this article
Man Dies After Collision In Sandys
The police have confirmed the sad news that a man has died following a collision in Sandys early this morning [June 20]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:37am on Tuesday 20th June 2023, police were dispatched to a report of a collision on Malabar Road, at the junction with Heydon Road, Sandys. “Initial information suggests that at least... Read more of this article
Police Officer Injured In Collision In Paget
A police officer has been transported to hospital following a collision in Paget this evening [June 18]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:17pm on Sunday 18th June 2023, police motorcycles were on mobile patrol in the area of Trimingham Hill, Paget, when one of the officers were involved in a single vehicle collision. “The officer has... Read more of this article
Officer Injured In Collision, Other Driver Arrested
A truck driver “has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving” after a collision which resulted in a police officer being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm on Friday 16th June 2023, motorcycle police were on mobile patrol, headed west along North Street, near the junction with Court Street [Tills Hill] Pembroke,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 69-Yr-Old Duane Presti
The police have now confirmed the death of 69-year-old American visitor Duane Presti, which sadly marks the 8th road traffic fatality this year and the third in the past few days. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 69-year-old American visitor Duane Presti, Bermuda’s eighth road fatality of... Read more of this article
