There have been 16 traffic fatalities this year so far NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A male passenger of a Toyota RAV4 SUV was killed after the vehicle collided with a stationary Mack truck on Charles W Saunders Highway, police reported. Eyewitness News understands the Mack truck was parked on the side of the highway as a […]
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Exuma crash victim remembered as loving grandfather
EXUMA, BAHAMAS — A grandfather became Exuma’s latest traffic fatality last week when he lost his life in a car crash. Reports revealed that police were called to an accident in the settlement of Hermitage shortly before 10pm, where they met a badly damaged aquamarine Toyota Passo. In the vehicle was Gilbert Honore, who was […]
One woman dead, three airlifted to capital following Abaco collision
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman is dead and three are in hospital following a three-car collision shortly after 9pm on SC Bootle Highway on Abaco, police said. According to reports, a silver 2009 Honda Fit with two passengers collided head-on with a silver 2001 Honda Accord with two passengers, resulting in the collision of the […]
Seven dead in separate incidents over the holidays
Four traffic fatalities on three islands in just over 24 hours Shooting, homicide, alleged suicide on Bimini, Abaco, GB respectively NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have reported the deaths of at least seven individuals in separate incidents throughout the country that took place within just three days, spanning from Christmas Eve on December 24 to December […]
Tennis community mourns passing of Brent Johnson and Eulona Dean
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) expressed their condolences on the passing of well-known businessman and tennis player Brent Johnson, along with his wife Eulona Dean. Johnson and Dean were killed in a car accident around 6pm on Christmas day, with their daughters who were also in the car having been hospitalized […]
Man charged with traffic death fined $10,500
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Twenty five-year-old Hartman Rolle Jr. of St. Alban’s Drive appeared before Magistrate Kara Deveaux-Turnquest on Tuesday, charged with killing in the course of dangerous driving, driving while not covered by third party insurance, and driving without a valid driver’s license. As a power outage impacted court proceedings on Tuesday and the standby […]
Three charged in separate traffic death incidents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Shauna Smith, 22, appeared before magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux on Monday, in connection with the February 25th accident that left a woman dead and man in serious condition in hospital. Smith was charged with killing during the course of dangerous driving, failing to remain on the scene of an accident, driving without insurance and […]
Motorcyclist is country’s 18th traffic fatality
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country recorded its 18th traffic fatality for the year on Monday, April 1, 2019. The incident, according to police reports, unfolded shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Monday on Carmichael Road and Cedar Way when a motorcyclist collided with a truck. Police said paramedics were called to the scene and confirmed the man […]
Teen boys electrocuted in traffic mishap
Two Jack Hayward High school students who were expected to return to the classroom today, died on Sunday morning after they were electrocuted during a traffic accident, authorities in Grand Bahama said. Police said the freak accident happened shortly after 4 a.m., when the boys were driving in a black Ford Escape, with four other […]
Pedestrian struck and killed in Eleuthera
An early morning traffic accident on the island of Eleuthera has claimed the life of a man. Road traffic investigators from the capital are on the island investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police reported that around 6 o’clock Friday morning, a man was walking on Queen’s Highway, when he was hit by a green […]
Traffic fatality numbers climb to 16
The country’s traffic fatality count jumped to 16 on Friday after a traffic accident left one man dead and another in hospital. Police intelligence say that shortly after 9:00pm, a traffic accident occurred at Gibbs Corner and West Avenue involving a Nissan Teanna car and a white Ford F150 truck. Two male passengers who were […]
Men wanted by police caught in Bimini
Two men wanted in New Providence are in custody today after trying to evade police. Police intelligence say that shortly after midnight, a team of officers of the Bimini District, acting on intelligence went to a local marina and business establishment where they arrested two males – Gheal Akeem Brown, 25, of Pride Estates and Sean […]
UPDATE: Traffic fatality count up by 2; police investigate armed robbery
A woman is confirmed dead this morning as police investigate the scene of the country’s latest traffic fatality. The pedestrian, who lost her life on West Bay Street, was the third in less than 48 hours, bringing the traffic fatality count to 15 for the year. Incident 14 occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday when […]
13th traffic fatality recorded for the year
A man is dead after being killed in a four-car collision at the corner of Malcom Road and East Street yesterday. Police say the victim was struck after a woman – who was involved in a hit and run just a few minutes prior- fled the scene only to cause the fatal wreck. A medical […]
Latest shooting drives murder count to 17
The country’s murder count jumped by one early Saturday morning after a man was shot dead. According to police, shortly before 2:00 a.m., the man was standing on Joe Farrington Road near to Integrity Road, when he was approached by another male armed with a firearm who shot him before fleeing on foot. The victim was […]
Man dies in traffic accident in Grand Bahama
A man is dead after being hit by a bus when he was attempting to cross the street in Grand Bahama yesterday. The unidentified victim was struck by a 2001 blue Van Tour Bus traveling along Coral Road and Settlers Way around 8 a.m. yesterday. The male pedestrian died at the scene and police are […]
Man struck, killed in traffic mishap
A man is dead after he was struck by the driver of a truck on the Tonique Darling Williams Highway shortly after 12.a.m Friday. According to police the victim was walking in the northeast bound lane on the highway when he was shit by a 1998 Ford F150 Truck. Paramedics were called to the scene but […]
Police investigates traffic fatality
Police on New Providence, are investigating a traffic accident which has left an adult male dead yesterday. Reports are that shortly before 8:00 pm, a male was walking on Carmichael Road in the vicinity of Baillou Hill Road when he was struck by a gold-coloured Honda car, which left the scene. Paramedics were called but […]