Update: Sudden Death - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 36 year old Micah Hollis of Southampton. Around 6pm on Friday, October 5th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency at a Homestead Lane, Southampton residence, where Mr. Hollis was found in an unresponsive state. CPR was performed on Mr. Hollis at the scene and continued as he was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however he was subsequently pronounced dead at 6:32pm by an on call doctor. There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances; however an autopsy is anticipated in due course.
Investigation Underway Into Specific Allegation - The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a specific allegation made by a member of the public during Magistrates’ Court proceedings on Wednesday, October 3rd regarding a police employee. As a result, an investigation into the allegation is underway.
Safety Advice for Pedestrians
Members of the pubic who walk or run along Bermuda’s roads, particularly during the hours of darkness, are reminded to wear the appropriate safety gear e.g. reflective clothing and or light coloured clothing.
Collision in Devonshire - Around 8pm on Tuesday, October 2nd police and first responders attended a reported collision on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Garthowen Road. Details are unclear at this time; however it appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Middle Road when a collision occurred with a male pedestrian, who seemed to be disoriented.
Collision Victim Remains in ICU - At last check the 18 year old Sandys parish man seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle collision on Sunday, September 30th in Southampton remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Gavin Richardson on 295-0011.
Arrest Made: Pedestrian Struck By Fleeing Motorcyclist
A 23 year old Hamilton parish man has been arrested in connection with the motorcycle collision that injured a female pedestrian on Court Street in Pembroke around 3:45am on Saturday, September 29th.
Update: Reported Serious Collision in Southampton - At last check the 18 year old Sandys parish man seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle collision that occurred around 5pm Sunday, September 30th on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Church Road was in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Gavin Richardson on 295-0011.
Collision in Paget - Around 6:30pm on Thursday, September 27th police and first responders attended a reported collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Harvey Road. It appears that a car and a motorcycle were traveling along South Road when the vehicles collided.
As a result the motorcycle rider and his pillion passenger, a 25 year old Warwick woman, were injured. Both victims were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The male rider was later discharged while the female pillion passenger is currently in stable condition on a general ward.
Collision in Sandys Parish - Around 7:40pm on Wednesday, September 26th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish. It appears that a rental cycle was being ridden over Somerset Bridge when the collision occurred with a nearby wall.
The rental cycle rider and his passenger, a 52 year old American man and an 11 year old American boy respectively, were injured as a result. Both visitors were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and later discharged. Inquiries into this collision are underway.
Three Vehicle Collision in Pembroke - Around 8am on Tuesday, September 25th police attended a reported three vehicle collision near the junction of Parsons Road and The Glebe Road in Pembroke. It appears that two cars and a taxi were traveling along Parsons Road when they collided. All three vehicles were damaged as a result; however only minor injuries were reported. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.
St. George’s Police Station Closed For Repairs - The public is advised that the St. George’s Police Station is currently closed for repairs by Works & Engineering. The restoration is anticipated to take six weeks to complete.
During this time policing operations for the East End will continue to operate on a 24 hour basis from Southside Police Station. A phone located on the outside of the St. George’s station will continue to automatically connect the user to the Station Duty Officer at Southside Police Station.
Traffic Advisory: Middle Road, Southampton - The motoring public is advised to adhere to the traffic lights erected along Middle Road, Southampton near Waterlot Inn as BELCO performs work to relocate cables in conjunction with Government's road-widening project.
The traffic lights are necessary due to the equipment and trenching in the area. It is anticipated that the traffic lights will remain in place until September 29th.