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Police Confirm Death Of 38-Year-Old Man

Police Confirm Death Of 38-Year-Old Man

The police have confirmed the death of a 38-year-old man following a collision in Sandys last night [Jan 31], marking Bermuda’s second road fatality of 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the 38-year-old man seriously hurt in a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash in Sandys parish Tuesday night... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Firearm ‘Found And Seized’

Police Confirm Firearm ‘Found And Seized’

A firearm was “found and seized” at the collision scene on Sunday evening and “the recovery of the firearm and the fatal road traffic collision are being separately investigated at this time, as there is no direct link between the two incidents,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service,... Read more of this article

40-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision

40-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision

A 40-year-old man has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 40-year-old male has succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2023. “Initial reports indicated... Read more of this article

Maurice Pitt Dies In Car Accident In USA

Maurice Pitt Dies In Car Accident In USA

[Updated] Maurice Pitt – the son of former Premier Dr Ewart Brown — has died in a car accident in Louisiana. A statement on behalf of Dr Brown said, “Former Premier, Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, is mourning the loss of his son, Maurice Pitt, who sustained severe head injuries in a car accident in Louisiana Saturday night. Maurice’s... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 78-Year-Old Man

Police Confirm Death Of 78-Year-Old Man

The police have confirmed the death of a 78-year-old male pedestrian, noting the sad news that it marks  the 11th road traffic fatality for the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its 11th road fatality for the year with the passing of the 78-year-old male pedestrian who sustained serious head injuries in a collision with... Read more of this article

Romario Simons Dies After Collision In Sandys

Romario Simons Dies After Collision In Sandys

[Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that a 24-year-old man has died following a collision in Sandys, marking the 10th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the island’s road fatality figure, now stands at 10. A 24-year-old male passed away following a two vehicle collision involving a private car and a bike... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 71-Year-Old Malston Iris

Police Confirm Death Of 71-Year-Old Malston Iris

The police have confirmed the death of 71-year-old Malston Iris, which marks the island’s 9th road traffic fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 71-year-old Malston Iris, Bermuda’s ninth road fatality of 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr.... Read more of this article

Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision In Smith’s

Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision In Smith’s

The police confirmed that a 68-year-old man has died following a car collision in Smith’s. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday 15th November, 2022, police received a report of a single vehicle collision involving a car, just east of the junction of Watch Hill and South Shore Road, Smith’s Parish. “Upon... Read more of this article

Report Released Into Fatal Sailing Incident

Report Released Into Fatal Sailing Incident

US Sailing — the national governing body for sailing in the U.S. — released the report requested by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee following the tragic death of Colin Golder during the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race. Mr Golder, a U.S. citizen who was the captain of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta, died after going overboard in strong... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Troni Robinson-Burgess

Police Confirm Death Of Troni Robinson-Burgess

The police have now confirmed the death of 22-year-old Troni Aisha Robinson-Burgess, and said that a “27-year-old man has been arrested for suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 22-year-old Troni Aisha Robinson-Burgess. This marks the eighth... Read more of this article

Fatal Collision In Southampton

Fatal Collision In Southampton

The police have confirmed the sad news that a person has died following a collision on South Road in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:43pm on Thursday 28th July, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on South Road, just west of Horseshoe Road, Southampton,... Read more of this article

Jahmel Blakeney Dies After Collision

Jahmel Blakeney Dies After Collision

[Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that 40-year-old Jahmel Blakeney has died following a three vehicle collision in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022, police received a number of calls reporting a serious road traffic collision, involving a taxi and two motorcycles,... Read more of this article

US Sailing Convenes Panel On Captain’s Death

US Sailing Convenes Panel On Captain’s Death

US Sailing — at the request of the Newport Bermuda race organizing authority — has convened a panel of experts to compile a report on the factors contributing to the death of Colin Golder, the captain of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta who died after going overboard in strong winds approximately 325 miles from Bermuda. A statement... Read more of this article

US Sailing Asked To Review Fatal Incident

US Sailing Asked To Review Fatal Incident

Following the death of one of the sailors in the race, the Newport Bermuda Race organisers said that they reached out to US Sailing and “encouraged the appointment of an independent panel to review what happened and publish a report.” This follows after captain Colin Golder of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta tragically died after... Read more of this article

Sailor Dies In Newport Bermuda Race

Sailor Dies In Newport Bermuda Race

The Newport Bermuda race organisers have announced the very sad news that a sailor has died, after he “went overboard early this afternoon in strong winds, approximately 325 miles from Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “We regret to report that our Fleet Communications Office for the 52nd Bermuda Race received a report of a crew overboard... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Robert Vaughan

Police Confirm Death Of Robert Vaughan

The police have confirmed the death of 47-year-old Robert A. Vaughan, and said the ”investigation regarding this fatal industrial incident is ongoing.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 47-year-old Robert A. Vaughan and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “It appears... Read more of this article