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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:Monday, July 02,2012
Distribution: All Media

Update: Third Road Fatality for 2012

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 33 year old Christoph Nagel. Mr. Nagel, a German national and Bermuda resident, sustained serious injuries when the motorcycle he was riding went over an embankment in the South Road, Paynters Road Hamilton parish area around 2am on Sunday, July 1st.

Members of the public quickly came to Mr. Nagel’s assistance and performed CPR before EMTs arrived and continued CPR at the scene. However, despite this and being rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, he was subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital by an on call doctor at 3am Sunday.

The investigation into this fatal collision is ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Bianca Joinville at the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Nagel.

The death of Christoph Nagel marks the third road fatality for 2012.


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