August 8 - Daily Report
Thu, 2013-08-08
Sixth Road Fatality for 2013 Identified - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 17 year old Nakeno Creighton. The teenager was seriously injured when the auxiliary cycle he was riding collided with a truck on St. David’s Road in St. George’s near the junction with Bay Estates Road around 5:30pm Wednesday, August 7th.
First responders attended and treated the victim at the scene. He was then taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call doctor.
A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist Nakeno’s family at this tragic time. Inquiries into this fatal collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Nakeno Creighton.
Police Cyclists Medal at World Police & Fire Games
Cyclists representing the Bermuda Police Service at the 2013 World Police & Fire Games in Belfast, Northern Ireland have won five medals. PC Shannon Lawrence won a bronze medal in the hill climb, a silver medal in the time trial and a gold medal in the criterium. In addition Sergeant Darren Glasford won a silver medal in the criterium and PC Dennis Joell won a bronze medal in the 200 metre race.
The Bermuda Police Service cycling team of Sergeant Clifford Roberts, Sergeant Darren Glasford, Sergeant Terry Thomas, PC Dennis Joell and PC Shannon Lawrence also competed in a tough 18 mile loop road race course, with PC Lawrence placing 5th in his age group; PC Joell placing 14th in his age group and Sergeants Glasford, Roberts and Thomas placing 11th, 20th and 25th respectively in their age group.
Sergeants Glasford, Roberts and Thomas will be returning to Bermuda on the British Airways flight today Thursday, August 8th.
The overall Bermuda Police Service team competed in a variety of sports and the athletes were well received by all participating countries. A full list of results from the Bermuda Police Service team will be available following their return home next week.
