Taiwan Smith Named As Year's Fourth Road Traffic Fatality
Tue, 2016-04-12
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 38 year-old Taiwan Smith of Pembroke Parish.
Shortly after midnight on Monday 11-April, Mr. Smith was traveling on a motorcycle in the area of Flatts Bridge Smiths Parish, when he was involved in a collision and thrown from the cycle causing him to go over Flatts Bridge and land in the water.
Marine police along with several private vessels carried out an extensive search in the waters surrounding the Flatts Bridge area, which eventually led to the recovery of Mr. Smith’s body.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding this collision or anyone who may have information on the movements of Taiwan Smith prior to the collision, to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Taiwan Smith.
Meantime, around 9:30pm on Monday 11-April, police responded to an incident, which occurred at a private residence in the Tribe Road No.5, Paget area.
On arrival, police engaged a 29-year-old Paget man who appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants. When spoken to by police, the man threatened to have his dogs attack them; this led to the animal warden having to be called to secure the dogs.
An attempt was made to restrain the male resulting in the deployment of Taser but it was ineffective. He then retreated to his roof where he remained until around 2:00am when the offers were eventually stood down.
There were no injuries reported during this incident, however a lookout to be arrested has been issued for the 29-year-old and a court appearance for several related offences is expected near future.
