Wed, 2019-10-02

A 29 year old male Westgate Correctional Facility inmate that escaped Monday afternoon and was apprehended in the South Road, Horseshoe Road, Southampton area a short time later has been transferred from police custody back to the Westgate Correctional Facility.

Inquiries regarding the circumstances of his escape continue and a court appearance is anticipated at a later date.

16 Year Old Pedestrian Struck by Truck in Southampton

Around 6:50am Wednesday, October 2nd police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious collision involving a Works & Engineering truck and a pedestrian on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Whale Bay Road.

It appears that a 16 year old girl was attempting to cross Middle Road using the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by the truck.

Although the injured teen was said to be conscious and alert following the impact, she was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of potentially serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

The truck driver was not hurt.

Traffic was reduced to one lane in the area while the scene was processed, causing delays for morning commuters in the area.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses are encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 as soon as possible.

12 Year Old Pedestrian Struck by E-Pedal Cyclist in Sandys Parish

Around 5:25pm Tuesday, October 1st police and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported collision on Clyde Best Lane in Sandys parish near the junction with Cricket Lane.

It appears that a 12 year old girl was walking along Clyde Best Lane when she was struck by a black male on a black electric pedal cycle traveling in the same direction.

Both the 12 year old girl and the male electric pedal cyclist – believed to be in his 30s – were injured.

Apparently the male that was riding the electric pedal cycle then left the scene with the assistance of another male on a motorcycle, leaving the electric pedal cycle behind.

However, a third male is said to have arrived a short time later and removed the electric pedal cycle involved in the collision, fleeing the scene on foot towards the former Arnold’s Supermarket.

The 12 year old girl was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of her injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening.

The scene was processed and inquiries continue.

Any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 as soon as possible.

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