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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations

Date:Friday, November 10,2017
Distribution: All Media

Fatal Collision on Somerset Road in Sandys Parish [Updated]

Around 9:50pm Thursday, November 9th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision in the Somerset Road, Scaur Hill Drive Sandys parish area, near the 'Lantana' property.

Initial information suggests that a male motorcyclist collided with a truck.

The rider was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance with serious injuries and sadly, was later pronounced dead.

Identification of the deceased is anticipated in due course pending notification of his next of kin.

The relevant police personnel are processing the scene and traffic diversions in the area remain in effect at this time.

A full investigation into this fatal collision, the 14th of 2017, is underway and any witnesses are urged to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.

Update: 1:30am Friday, November 10th - Traffic diversions are no longer in effect on Somerset Road, Sandys parish near Lantana. The investigation into this fatal collision continues.

All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department