Injury RTC - Around 5pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Brimstone Hill involving an auxiliary cycle and a car. It appears that the car and the auxiliary cycle were traveling east on South Road, with the car in front of the auxiliary cycle. The car came to a stop; however the auxiliary cycle was unable to stop in time. The rider of the cycle, a 57 year old St. George’s man, was injured as a result. The driver of the car, a 43 year old Paget woman, was not injured.
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, June 29th - Monday July 6th 2009 there were:
Burglary - At 2:10 this morning, Police received a report of a burglary at a Leacraft Hill Road, Southampton residence. The complainants stated that around 2am they found an unknown man in their home. When confronted by the couple, the burglar made good his escape. It does not appear that anything was taken. The suspect is described as a dark skinned male of medium build wearing dark coloured clothing and a black cap. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Burglary - At 6:30pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Beaming Hill, Southampton residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 8:30am and 6:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. It is unknown what, if anything was taken. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Industrial Accident - Around 2:55 this morning, Police received a report of an industrial accident at The Royal Gazette. Details about what occurred are unclear; however, it appears that a 29 year old Southampton man working in the production department seriously injured his right hand. The injury is not believed to be life threatening. He was taken to KEMH by co-workers for treatment. The government health & safety officer was notified.
Injury RTC
Fire - Around 2:35 this morning, Police attended a report of a fire at a Court Street, Pembroke business. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. No one was injured. Suspicious circumstances are suspected. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Burglary
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, June 22nd - Monday June 29th 2009 there were:
Injury RTC - Around 1:15pm on Sunday, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Paynters Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Harrington Sound Road. It appears that a rental cycle was traveling west on Paynters Road when the rider, a 38 year old Massachusetts man, lost control and collided with a tree. He sustained a laceration to his left leg and abrasions while his passenger, a 35 year old Massachusetts woman, sustained a fractured left leg and abrasions. The visiting American couple was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The rental cycle was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Burglary - At 4:50pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Rock Garden Lane, Smith’s parish residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainants who stated that sometime between 8:30am and 4:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into their home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash and jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Damage Only RTC - Around 8:25pm on Wednesday, Police attended a reported damage only road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Valley Road involving a van and a car. It appears that the car was traveling west on Harbour Road and the van was traveling in the opposite direction when the vehicles collided. The driver of the car, a 50 year old Warwick man and the driver of the van, a 28 year old Smith’s parish man were not injured; however both vehicles received extensive front end damage. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Damage Only RTC/Impaired Driving