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31-Yr-Old Man Dies After Motorcycle/Car Collision
[Updated - The police have named the victim as 31-year-old Haile Matthews] The island has recorded the second road fatality of 2013, following the death of a 31-year-old Devonshire man after a collision at around 12.45am this morning [Jan 18]. Police Inspector Kuhn Evans said, “The rider has succumbed to his injuries and the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Man Dies Following Diving Incident
A man died following a diving incident this afternoon [Jan 13] in the waters off of Castle Harbour, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said: “Marine Police and Fisheries responded to a report of a diving incident that took place in the waters off of Castle Harbour in St. Georges at around 1:30pm today [Sunday]. “It appears... Read more of this article
Andrew Peniston Killed In Motorcycle Accident
[Updated] The island has recorded the first road fatality of 2013, following the death of a 51-year-old man in a motorcycle collision just after midnight. At approximately 12.10am today [Jan 6], emergency services responded to the single vehicle accident on North Shore Road near the junction with Barkers Hill. Police Inspector Tracy Burgess said, “Police... Read more of this article
Police Identify Accident Victim As Malik Weeks
[Updated] The police have formally identified last night’s road traffic collision victim as Malik Weeks. The 24-year-old died after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle collision in Hamilton Parish late Christmas evening. Mr Weeks was the son of PLP MP Michael Weeks, and a statement from the Party said: “Although no words can share our grief,... Read more of this article
24-Year-Old Man Killed In Motorcycle Collision
The holiday season continues to be marred with tragedy, with the police now confirming the death of a 24-year-old man following a motorcycle collision late on Christmas night. Police spokesperson Dwayne Caines said: “At approximately 11:28pm Tuesday December 25th 2012, first responders were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle road traffic... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Shae-Quan Astwood
The police have now officially confirmed the death of 18 year old Shae-Quan Astwood, who died after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle collision on Sunday, September 30th. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Shae-Quan Astwood of Sandys parish. “Around 5pm on Sunday, September... Read more of this article
Guilty Plea: Causing Dr Alex Doty’s Death
23-year-old David Thomas pleaded guilty to causing the death of Dr. Alexander Doty in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session. Mr Thomas was also charged with causing death by driving with excess alcohol in the blood, which he pleaded not guilty to. He was represented by Saul Froomkin QC, released on bail, and will reappear... Read more of this article
Police Identify Collision Victim: Aaron Smith
The Bermuda Police Service has identified the man who passed away yesterday [Sept 18] due to injuries sustained in an accident as 45-year-old Aaron Smith. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 45 year old Aaron Smith of St. George’s. “Around 2:20pm on Tuesday, September 18th Mr. Smith was... Read more of this article
45-Year-Old Dies After North Shore Collision
[Updated: Police confirm that a 45-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries] A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital this afternoon [Sept 18] after receiving serious injuries in a collision which appeared to involve both a car and a motorcycle. The motorcycle ended up plunging through the railing, landing only inches away from a cross which had... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride
The 9th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian was held on Sunday [Sept 2], with riders starting from City Hall and making their way to Ferry Reach. The Bermuda Longriders rode with a Police escort from City Hall to the Memorial Bench in St. George’s which was erected to honour those lost. Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride tributes: Nine... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride
The 9th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian was held today [Sept 2]. The ride, which commenced at the City Hall in Hamilton, headed east to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute. The event serves to honour the memories of the four people who were swept from the Causeway by Hurricane Fabian... Read more of this article
Indiana University Community Pays Tribute
Indiana University released a statement saying they are “deeply saddened” over the death of Dr Alexander Doty, a prominent scholar, professor and chair of the Department of Communication and Culture in the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington. Dr Doty died after sustaining serious injuries when he was struck by a motorcycle while... Read more of this article
