Navell Darrell & William Moniz 5th & 6th Road Fatalities of 2018 [Updated]
Thu, 2018-06-28
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of 59 year old Mr. Navell Darrell as well as 66 year old Mr. William Moniz – the fifth and sixth road fatalities of 2018 – and extends sincere condolences to their respective families and friends.
Mr. Darrell was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car driven in the opposite direction along St. John’s Road in Pembroke near the junction with Berkeley Road around 10:35am Wednesday, June 27th. He was rushed to hospital via ambulance but pronounced dead later that morning.
Mr. Moniz was seriously injured when the pedal cycle he was riding collided with a male motorcyclist on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Vesey Street around 11:50pm Saturday, June 23rd. He was also rushed to hospital via ambulance and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in critical condition, where he remained until his death on Wednesday afternoon (June 27th).
The loved ones of Mr. Darrell and Mr. Moniz have each been assigned a Family Liaison Officer to assist them during this difficult time for both families.
Separate investigations regarding the circumstances of these fatal collisions continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are urged to contact Constable Crai-Che Hall regarding the St. John’s Road, Pembroke incident – or Constable Sean Simons regarding the Middle Road, Devonshire incident – on the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Update: Friday, June 29th - The investigation regarding the fatal collision that claimed the life of 66 year old Mr. William Moniz continues and the investigating officer is now Constable Stephen Paynter.
Mr. Moniz was seriously injured when the pedal cycle he was riding collided with a male motorcyclist on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Vesey Street around 11:50pm Saturday, June 23rd and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in critical condition, where he remained until his death on Wednesday afternoon (June 27th).
Any witnesses that have not already come forward regarding this fatal collision are urged to contact Constable Paynter on 247-1336 or via his e-mail spaynter@bps.bm at the earliest opportunity.
