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Photos: Warwick Academy ‘Pain Into Purpose’
Warwick Academy is supporting the Pain Into Purpose road safety campaign today [Jan 14], with many of their students and staff wearing blue. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy is proud to support the Pain Into Purpose road safety campaign today. The Sixth Form students and staff were invited to dress in blue to show support, remember those who... Read more of this article
Wear Blue & Perform An Act Of Kindness Today
People are urged to wear blue and perform a ‘random act of kindness’ today [Jan 14] for ‘Pain Into Purpose’ day, an initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess in 2020, with the aim to “express your support for the families of road accident victims and to promote road safety and wellness awareness.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With ‘Pain Into Purpose’
Bernews has a very special BNV News & Views episode this evening [Jan 12], with two members from ‘Pain Into Purpose’ joining us to speak about the important matter of road safety. Antoinette Burgess — who lost her 16-year-old son Kijani Burgess in a collision in 2020 — and Guielle Bean are joining us to discuss road safety... Read more of this article
‘Pain Into Purpose’ Invites You To Wear Blue
People are being encouraged to wear blue this Friday [Jan 14] as part of the ‘Pain Into Purpose’ initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess in 2020, with the aim to “express your support for the families of road accident victims and to promote road safety and wellness awareness.” A spokesperson said, “PainIntoPurpose... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Dennis Saunders
[Updated] The police have now confirmed the death of 26-year-old Dennis Saunders, who died following a collision on Christmas Day. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the twenty-six-year-old male who succumbed to injuries sustained in a three vehicle road traffic collision on Palmetto Road, Pembroke,... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision
The police are appealing for information about, or witnesses to, the fatal collision that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man on Christmas Day. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into that fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on Palmetto Road, Pembroke, just... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Man Following Collision
[Updated: The police have now confirmed the very sad news that a 26-year-old man has died, marking the seventeenth road fatality this year in Bermuda.] A motorcycle rider has been transported to hospital following a three vehicle collision on Palmetto Road at around 5.45pm today [Dec 25] and one driver — who initially left the scene — was... Read more of this article
Minister & BRSC Chairman Extend Condolences
The Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott and Bermuda Road Safety Council, Chairman Dennis Lister III have extended condolences to the family of latest the road traffic fatality. Minister Scott said, “We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Simmons. Our thoughts and prayers are with them today. We are deeply troubled that... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Albert Simmons
The police have now confirmed the death of 64-year-old Albert Simmons, which sadly marks Bermuda’s 16th road fatality for 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 64-year-old Albert Simmons – Bermuda’s 16th road fatality for 2021 – and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr.... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision In Southampton
The police have confirmed that a male motorcyclist has died following a collision in Southampton this evening [Nov 14], marking the 16th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. today, Sunday 14th November, 2021, police and other first responders attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision... Read more of this article
BPS Officer Shares CCTV Video Of Fatal Collision
The police have confirmed that one of their officers “inappropriately shared a video of the most recent fatal road traffic collision” and said the “matter is now under disciplinary review.” Following the fatal collision, the police had said they were “aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing footage of today’s... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm Death Of Jahtino Richardson-Martin
The police have now confirmed the death of 23-year-old Jahtino Richardson-Martin, which sadly marks the 15th road fatality for 2021. “Mr. Richardson-Martin was seriously hurt when the motorcycle he was riding and a car collided at the entrance of RUBiS Terceira’s North Shore service station shortly after 9:05am Wednesday, 3rd November,”... Read more of this article
Appeal For Information Regarding Fatal Collision
The police are “seeking specific information about the movements of the two vehicles involved in Wednesday morning’s fatal collision.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those witnesses that have already come forward to assist with the investigation regarding the island’s latest road fatality. “However,... Read more of this article
Road Safety Council Extends Condolences
The Bermuda Road Safety Council said they “would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Tilhan Chitrananda, Mr. Matthew Cooper and to the young man who was involved in the fatal collision that occurred yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time,” a spokesperson said. “The... Read more of this article
People Urged To Stop Sharing Graphic Video
The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing footage of today’s fatal road traffic collision.” “This is a very difficult time for those affected by this incident and graphic nature of the video, will no doubt cause further distress to families and parties involved. The video... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Matthew Cooper
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has confirmed the death of 58-year-old Matthew Cooper following a collision on October 17, so the island has now had 15 road fatalities in 2021. A police spokesperson said, “This afternoon, Wednesday 3rd November, it was further confirmed that 58-year-old Matthew Cooper succumbed to his injuries at the King Edward... Read more of this article
