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Eighth Road Fatality for 2017: Sophie Fraser-Smith

Wed, 2017-07-19

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 21 year old Sophie Fraser-Smith and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Ms. Fraser-Smith was seriously injured around 3:10pm Tuesday, July 18th when a truck collided with the motorcycle she was riding along Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Scenic Heights Pass.

She was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but later succumbed to her injuries.

Car Driver Injured July 7th Now Recovering on a General Ward

Wed, 2017-07-19

At last check this morning (July 19th) the 36 year old female car driver injured in a Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton parish car crash around 5:45pm Friday, July 7th had been transferred from the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to a general ward in stable condition.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Man Arrested in Connection With Reported Wilful Damage

Tue, 2017-07-18

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that one man has been arrested in connection with the reported wilful damage of Dunkley’s Dairy premises and vehicles earlier this evening (July 18th).

Initial information suggests that this is the act of a lone individual and the suspect remains in police custody.

Eighth Road Fatality for 2017 [Updated]

Tue, 2017-07-18

Around 3:10pm Tuesday, July 18th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision involving a truck and a motorcycle on Middle Road in Southampton near Heron Bay Primary School.

The motorcyclist, believed to be a 21 year old Southampton woman, was seriously injured and rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.

Sudden Death of American Visitor Frank D’Angelo

Mon, 2017-07-17

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 69 year old Frank D’Angelo and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. D’Angelo, said to be from California, was apparently snorkelling in a cove at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton when he became unresponsive around 2:15pm Thursday, July 13th.

The unconscious American visitor was brought to shore by members of the public where CPR was commenced.

Condition Updates for Two Injured in Separate July 7th Collisions

Mon, 2017-07-17

At last check this morning (July 17th) the 27 year old male motorcyclist injured in a collision with two cars around 8:40pm Friday, July 7th on Middle Road, Warwick near the junction with Tamarind Vale had been discharged, after initially receiving treatment in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

At last check this morning (July 17th) the 36 year old female car driver injured in a Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton parish car crash around 5:45pm Friday, July 7th remained in stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

Devonshire Collision: Injured Rider Treated at Hospital & Discharged

Sun, 2017-07-16

Around 11:40am Saturday, July 15th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire.

It appears that a motorcyclist struck a car as the driver attempted to turn into Devonshire community field.

The injured rider, a 19 year old Pembroke man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he was treated and discharged later that same day.

Proactive Policing Plan for Saturday Night BAA Concert

Fri, 2017-07-14

The Bermuda Police Service is aware that a concert is scheduled to take place at Bermuda Athletic Association (BAA) on Woodlands Road in Pembroke this Saturday (July 15th).

Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the surrounding area, with officers using lawful powers of search as appropriate and also assisting with traffic management.

General Election 2017 Policing Plan

Fri, 2017-07-14

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard – The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to make the public aware of the following in the lead up to the General Election on Tuesday, 18th July 2017 in addition to the role of the police.

Polling stations will be opened at 8.00 a.m. and will close at 8.00 p.m. on Election Day.

Sudden Death of American Visitor

Thu, 2017-07-13

Around 2:15pm Thursday, July 13th police and first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive man in the water near Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton.

Details are limited at this time.

However initial information suggests that the man involved, believed to be a 69 year old American visitor, was unconscious when he was brought to shore by members of the public.