8 Year Old Pedestrian Injured in Collision
Tue, 2013-10-15
Around 8am on Tuesday, October 15th police and first responders attended a reported collision on St. David’s Road in St. George’s near the junction with Bay Estates Road. It appears that a car collided with an 8 year old female pedestrian. The injured girl was subsequently taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment; however her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Ian Moe on 293-2222.
12 Year Old Pedestrian Injured in Collision
Around 4pm on Monday, October 14th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish near the junction with Heydon Drive.
It appears that a van was being driven along Somerset Road when it collided with a 12 year old male pedestrian. The Sandys parish boy was injured and subsequently taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he is currently in stable condition on the children’s ward. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Tiffani DeSilva on 234-1010.
Road Safety Advice for Pedestrians & Motorists
Road users are advised to be more aware in the vicinity of schools and buses that are stopped on the roads after recent pedestrian related collisions resulting in injury. There are a myriad of reasons for these incidents including driver inattention and pedestrians failing to look before crossing the road. However, the public is reminded that both pedestrians and motorists are responsible for using our roads safely. The following tips can help to reduce pedestrian related collisions:
- Pedestrians should take note of their surroundings while walking or preparing to cross the road. They should be mindful of oncoming traffic to secure their safety.
- Pedestrians are also urged to look before crossing any road, street or lane. If at a pedestrian crossing, wait to ensure that any approaching vehicle comes to a complete stop before proceeding. This is very important, as a driver may not realise a pedestrian is intending to cross.
- Motorists are reminded that any activity which will impair their driving skill such as drinking, using cell phones etc. should be eliminated so their attention is focused solely on the task of driving responsibly which includes awareness of pedestrians, particularly near schools and exiting buses.
