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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Monday, November 04,2024
Distribution: All Media

Witness Appeal: 6th Road Fatality of 2024, 19-Year-Old Damitri Edwards

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 19-year-old Damitri Edwards, who was seriously injured in a reported two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a truck, that occurred around 8:10 A.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024, near the junction of Lolly’s Well Road and Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s.

Despite all lifesaving efforts, Damitri was later that day pronounced dead, at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

A BPS Family Liaison Officer has been providing relevant support to the family of Mr. Edwards.

The investigation into this matter continues and any witnesses who have not already come forward, or persons with pertinent knowledge about the circumstances of this fatal collision, are encouraged to contact Constable Asaph Rawlins of the Roads Policing Unit on 717-2123,  247-1788 or, via e-mail at, arawlins@bps.bm.

Alternatively, please share any information that you may have with a police officer you’re familiar with.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department