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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, February 05,2013
Distribution: All Media

Fatal Industrial Accident Victim Identified

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 47 year old Millard Bean of Smith’s parish. Around 11:30am on Tuesday, February 5th Mr. Bean was seriously injured in an industrial accident at Morgan’s Point in Sandys parish when a wooden structure fell on him.

Mr. Bean was treated at the scene by EMTs before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead by an on call doctor at 12:25pm. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Bean’s family to assist them at this tragic time.

A full investigation into this fatal industrial accident is ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Bean.

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