Ninth Road Fatality of 2023 [Updated]
Tue, 2023-06-20
Around 3:37am on Tuesday 20th June 2023, police were dispatched to a report of a collision on Malabar Road, at the junction with Heydon Road, Sandys.
Initial information suggests that at least one male was involved. The circumstances of the accident remain unclear, as the victim had been conveyed to Port Royal Fire Station in a private motorcar, before being transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
Despite life saving efforts by EMTs, the male has succumbed to his injuries; making this the 9th reported fatal collision for 2023.
Traffic is being diverted onto Heydon Road, while traffic accident investigators process the scene.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or anyone who has information surrounding the circumstances, to contact Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.
We are particularly interested in speaking with the persons who were at the initial scene, at or around the time of the collision or those who may have assisted immediately after.
Update: Thursday, 22nd June - The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 17-year-old Michael Spence-Durrant, Bermuda’s ninth road fatality of 2023, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
It is now believed that Mr. Spence-Durrant was seriously hurt when the motorcycle he was riding out of Dockyard along Malabar Road, Sandys parish struck a concrete bench in a grassy area near the junction with Heydon Road, around 3:37am Tuesday, 20th June 2023.
He was conveyed to Port Royal Fire Station in a private vehicle for medical treatment, before being rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
However, despite all lifesaving efforts the teen, understood to have been a Warwick resident, was pronounced dead later Tuesday morning.
A BPS Family Liaison Officer continues to provide relevant support to Mr. Spence-Durrant’s family.
The appeal continues for any witnesses, or anyone with information about the circumstances, to contact Constable Victor Fishington of the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788 or e-mail vfishington@bps.bm.
Alternatively, please share any information that you may have with a police officer you’re familiar with.
In particular, persons who were travelling along Malabar Road, Sandys parish near Heydon Road at or around the time of this fatal collision – or those who may have assisted immediately after – are once again urged to come forward.
