Hashtag: #RoadTrafficFatality
Police Confirm Death Of Wayne Augustus
The police have now confirmed the death of 51-year-old Wayne J. Augustus, who died following a collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 51-year-old Wayne J. Augustus, Bermuda’s third road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. The police... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Hannah Jimenez-Flood
The police have now confirmed the death of 42-year-old Hannah Jimenez-Flood, who died following a collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 42-year-old Hannah Jimenez-Flood, Bermuda’s second road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends.” The... Read more of this article
Condolences Expressed After Road Fatalities
[Updated] Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson both extended their condolences to the family and friends of the two people who died following collisions. This follows after the police confirmed the sad news that two people died following separate collisions this weekend; a woman died following a crash... Read more of this article
Two People Die After Two Separate Collisions
[Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that two people have died following separate collisions; a woman died following a crash in Sandys, and a man died following a collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the 42 year old woman involved in a single vehicle car crash which... Read more of this article
Young Child Dies After Car Goes Overboard
[Updated] The police have confirmed that a woman and two children were in a vehicle that went overboard this morning [March 11], and all three have been taken to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “First responders, including police officers, are currently at Shark Hole in Hamilton parish regarding a car that went overboard around 9:23am today... Read more of this article
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
