Reported Serious Collision in Warwick - Around 6:40pm on Sunday, July 22nd police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Warwick near the junction with Morgan Road. It appears that a motorcyclist was traveling along Harbour Road when the collision occurred. As a result the rider, a 26 year old Sandys parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check, the victim was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service
continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Rudolph – also known as Rudy – Lamar Smith.
Mr. Smith is 39 years old and resides in the Border Lane area of Pembroke.
Mr. Smith was reported as being missing by family members on Wednesday 11th July, 2012. Investigations were immediately commenced by investigators, who set about tracing his most recent movements and speaking with persons who last saw him.
To date, the Bermuda Police Service has interviewed several persons who have either provided written statements or given verbal information.
Efforts have continued to locate Mr. Smith’s transportation and also examining other evidence available to the investigators. This morning (Monday, July 16th), following a phone call from a member of the public, Mr. Smith’s last known mode of transportation was located in the waters behind Grace Methodist Church on North Shore Road, Pembroke.
Update: Reported Serious Collision in Southampton - The 13 year old male pedal cyclist injured in a three vehicle collision that occurred around 3:20pm on Sunday, July 15th along Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Lukes Pond Road is currently on the Children’s Ward at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Gregory Battersbee on 295-0011.
At 2:30pm on Sunday, July 15th the ten strong police team completed the Concept2 one million metre rowing challenge at
Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre. [Click photo to enlarge].
Reported Serious Collision in Southampton - Around 3:20pm on Sunday, July 15th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Lukes Pond Road. It appears that a pedal cycle, a motorcycle and a SUV were traveling along Middle Road when they collided. As a result the pedal cyclist, a 13 year old boy, was injured. The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment; however the extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. The two men in their 20s on the motorcycle received minor injuries.
The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 40 year old Rudy Smith. Information suggests that Mr. Smith was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, beige ¾ length shorts and white sneakers. In addition, he was reportedly seen riding motorcycle AQ 895.
Once again, anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 40 year old Rudy Smith is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
At 2:35pm on Saturday, July 14th the 10 strong police team reached the 750,000 metre mark, three quarters of the way to completing the Million Metre Row Challenge at Sandys
360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre! The team, made up of Sergeant Derek Berry, Sergeant Kevin Christopher, Detective Constable Sylvester Augustine, Constable Cerepha Bridgeman, Constable Michael Charlton, Detective Constable Tim Harvey, Teena Tyrrell, Constable Latoyia Brunson, Station Duty Officer Vernagine Symonds and Constable Tiffani DeSilva having been rowing continuously since 3pm on Wednesday, July 11th 2012.
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 40 year old Rudy Smith. Mr. Smith is described
as a brown skinned male of slim build, approximately 5’8” tall with brown eyes, close cut black hair and a goatee.
He was last seen during the evening of Monday, July 9th 2012 at his Pembroke residence; however since then there have been reported sightings of him in and around the City of Hamilton area.
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 22 year old Tumaini Steede of Devonshire. Mr. Steede was seriously injured in a motorcycle collision that occurred around 2:15am on Monday, July 2nd along Palmetto Road in Devonshire near the junction with Aeolia Drive. He was admitted to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit as a result and ultimately succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, July 11th.
The investigation into this fatal collision is ongoing and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Steede’s family to assist them during this difficult time.
Update: Reported Serious Collision in Warwick - The 56 year old Sandys parish man injured in a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Longford Road around 8:45pm on Wednesday, July 11th was at last check in the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition.
Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact PC Kevin Medeiros at the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.