Sat, 2024-03-16

There has been a serious road traffic collision on the North Shore Road, just west of Francis Patton Primary School, Hamilton Parish.

Details are limited at this time, but the incident involved a motorcycle and a car.

The roadway is now blocked while the scene is processed by Traffic Collision Investigators.

Eastbound traffic is being diverted onto Radnor Road onto North Shore Road then, onto Harrington Sound Road.

Westbound traffic is being diverted onto Fractious Street at the junction with North Shore Road then, onto Wilkinson Avenue.

It is anticipated the roadway will remain closed for an extended period.

Update: Sunday, 17th March - Around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday March 16, 2024, police and first responders were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar on North Shore road Hamilton Parish.

Reports are, a male motorcyclist was traveling east on North Shore Road when he attempted to overtake a line of traffic.

He collided with a motorcar just west of the Francis Patton Primary School and was ejected from the bike into the roadway.

He sustained multiple serious injuries and was left unconscious.

Upon arrival at the scene police officers immediately commenced life saving procedures until Emergency Medical Services attended.

The motorcyclist was immediately transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment for his injuries.

At last check, he was listed in critical condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

The motorcar driver was not hurt but was left visibly shaken by the incident.

The roadway remained closed for approximately three hours while the scene was processed by Traffic Collision Investigators.

We wish to thank motorists and the traveling public for their patience and cooperation while this process was completed.

An investigation into this incident is underway and eyewitness or anyone with information, is asked to contact Police Constable Ralshon Douglas on 717-0964 or via email, rdouglas@bps.bm.

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Fri, 2024-03-15

Darrin Simons, Commissioner of Police today had the honour of promoting Inspectors Derricka Burns, Jason Smith, and Dorian Astwood (pictured right), to the rank of Chief inspector with the Bermuda Police Service, (BPS).

Ms. Burns, Mr. Smith and Mr. Astwood all joined the service via the Police Cadet Programme. The three of them combined, have contributed 93 years of service to Bermuda and her people.

Commissioner Simons in announcing the promotions said of the officers, “Their dedication and leadership have been instrumental in our success, and this promotion is a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence.”

“I wholeheartedly congratulate our three of our new Chief Inspectors and confidently look forward to the continued growth their leadership will bring. Let's all rally behind them, offering our unwavering support as we embrace this exciting new chapter in our journey to make Bermuda safer.”

Pictured left to right: Deputy Commissioner of Police Na'imah Astwood, Detective Chief Isnpector Derricka Burns, Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons. Missing from group photo: Detective Chief Inspector Dorain Astwood.

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Fri, 2024-03-15

There has been a serious road traffic collision near the entrance to Crystal Caves on Wilkinson Avenue, Hamilton Parish.

Details are limited at this time although it is understood the collision involved a motorcycle and a taxi.

The scene is currently being processed and it is anticipated the roadway will be closed for some time.

Traffic headed west is being directed along North Shore Road, while motorists headed east, are advised to use Fractious Street to get to North Shore Road and then continue east.

Update: Shortly before 1:15 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and an airport taxi, on Wilkinson Avenue near the northern entrance to the Crystal Caves property in Hamilton Parish.

Reports suggest the motorcycle rider, a 19-year-old male, was traveling south along Wilkinson Avenue, when he attempted to overtake a PTB bus.

As he attempted the manoeuvre, he reportedly came into contact with the airport taxi which was traveling in the opposite direction.

The motorcycle rider was ejected from the vehicle and landed on the roadway.

He sustained a serious head injury and was in and out of consciousness at the scene. He also suffered a broken leg and facial injuries.

He was attended to by EMTs before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where at last check he continued to receive treatment for his injuries.

The 33-year-old male taxi driver was not reported to be injured.

The taxi was left with moderate damage, however, the motorcycle is a write-off.

The roadway remained closed for approximately three and a half hours as traffic collision investigators processed the scene. We wish to thank the motoring public for their patience and co-operation during this exercise.

This matter is now under investigation and anyone who may have witnessed or has any information on it, is asked to contact Police Constable Jennifer Ysseldyke on the main police number 295-0011 or via email at jysseldyke@bps.bm.

You may also speak with another officer you know or use the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

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Thu, 2024-03-14

Around 12:30pm Thursday, 14th March 2024, a reported single vehicle collision occurred on St. David’s Road in St. George’s, in the vicinity of Stocks Road.

Early information indicates that a car driven by a 66-year-old St. George’s woman went off the road, at the corner near Stocks Harbour.

The incident happened in front of a police officer driving in the area, who immediately stopped his vehicle and entered the water to render assistance until the arrival of Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BF&RS) personnel.

Apparently the female driver was not seriously hurt and was treated for a hand injury at the scene by BF&RS emergency medical technicians.

At last check, arrangements were being made to have the damaged car removed from the shoreline.

Once again, motorists travelling through this area of St. David’s Road are reminded to use caution, particularly when the roads are wet.

Any witnesses are encouraged to call Constable Rhonda Pitt on 717-2120, or e-mail rpitt@bps.bm.

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Thu, 2024-03-14

Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, police officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving several individuals, two of whom were allegedly armed with knives, at the Ocean View Golf Course, Devonshire.

Upon police arrival most of the people had left the scene. However, forensic evidence was found to confirm an incident had occurred.  Shortly after, a 39-year-old male with a head injury was seen on North Shore Road near Loyal Hill, Devonshire. He was subsequently transported by private car to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was attended to for his injury, which was not considered life threatening.

Around 3:35 p.m. on the same day, Emergency Dispatch received a call for assistance for a 42-year-old male with an apparent stabbing injury, at a Cedar Park Road, Devonshire residence. Officers attended the scene and located the injured male who was also taken to hospital by private vehicle.

His injuries which included cuts to his shoulder and head, were not considered life threatening.

An investigation into these matters, which are all believed to be linked, has begun and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Patrick Jones on 717-2170 or via email at pjones@bps.bm.

You may otherwise share the information with an officer you know or by using the BPS Community Reporting Portal at https://portal.police.bm.

Another option would be to visit the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.bm/ and complete the anonymous online reporting form.

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Thu, 2024-03-14

Around 2:20pm Wednesday, 13th March 2024, a reported collision occurred on Middle Road in Paget, near the junction with Chapel Road.

It appears that a Department of Public Transportation (DPT) bus was being driven in the westbound lane of Middle Road, when an unknown vehicle being driven in the opposite direction caused the bus driver to take evasive action and collide with a utility pole.

Part of the utility pole then struck a truck, which was being driven behind the DPT bus.

The DPT bus, utility pole and truck were damaged.

However, there were no reported injuries.

Traffic was diverted from Middle Road, Paget at the junctions of Manse Road and Chapel Road while BELCO, Digicel and One Communications personnel were at the scene regarding the damaged utility pole.

Normal traffic flow resumed in the area around 4:45pm Wednesday.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses are encouraged to call Constable Conor Perkin on 211 or e-mail cperkin@bps.bm.

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Wed, 2024-03-13

Around 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, police and EMTs attended a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a motorcar, at the junction of Reid and Parliament Streets in the City of Hamilton.

On arrival, it was ascertained that a 30-year-old female was struck by a motorcar while crossing the roadway.

The vehicle was driven by an unidentified male who left the scene.

Officers later located the vehicle, abandoned, along Angle Street, Pembroke.

The victim was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where she was attended to for injuries which were not considered serious.

She has since been discharged.

An investigation into this hit and run incident is now underway.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Kori Jackman on 247-1704 or via email kjackman@bps.bm.

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