Reported Serious Collision Involving a Pedestrian [Updated]
Thu, 2014-12-04
Around 10am today, Thursday December 4th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision in the Par-La-Ville Road, Serpentine Road Pembroke area.
Details are unclear at the moment; however initial information suggests that a car collided with a male pedestrian. The victim, believed to be a senior citizen, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.
1pm Update: At last check the male senior citizen pedestrian injured by a car around 10am today in the Par-La-Ville Road, Serpentine Road Pembroke area was in stable condition at the hospital receiving ongoing medical assessment. His injuries do not appear to be life threatening at this time.
5pm Update: Unfortunately the male senior citizen pedestrian has since died. Please see the updated appeal for witnesses here.
Ongoing Scam Advisory: Fraudulent ‘Computer Assistance’ Calls
Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.
Members of the public should be wary of unknown callers contacting them to offer help with alleged glitches reportedly affecting their home computers.
These calls are believed to originate overseas, with the fraudulent callers often claiming to represent the ‘Microsoft Windows operating system.’
It is strongly recommended that any similar unsolicited communication be ignored.
Residents are advised that personal information regarding accessing their home computer(s) is valuable and that this information should never be relayed over the internet or phone to unknown persons.
Any incidents of suspected internet fraud should be reported to the Financial Crime Unit on telephone number 247-1757 or via the e-mail address fraud2@bps.bm.
