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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations

Date:Tuesday, October 25,2011
Distribution: All Media

Sixth Road Fatality For 2011

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Esteban Arellano. Mr. Arellano, an American contract worker from Georgia, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 3:05am on Tuesday, October 25th at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the rental cycle he was riding collided with a wall and a utility pole on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Devon Heights Road around 12:25am Sunday, October 23rd.

The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Arellano. An autopsy is anticipated.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC David McHugh on 295-0011.

The death of Esteban Arellano marks the 6th road fatality for 2011.

All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department