The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year old Andrew Peniston of Smith’s parish. Mr. Peniston was seriously injured in a single vehicle collision that occurred around 12:10am on Sunday, January 6th in the North Shore Road, Barkers Hill Devonshire area when the motorcycle he was riding apparently collided with a traffic island. Mr. Peniston was initially treated at the scene before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he was pronounced dead by an on call doctor at 12:30am.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Peniston’s family to assist them at this tragic time. The investigation into this fatal collision is ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information should contact PC Roger Fox at the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Peniston.

The death of Andrew Peniston marks the 1st road fatality for 2013.