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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:Friday, October 31,2014
Distribution: All Media

Twelfth Road Fatality for 2014: Wayne Dears

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year old Wayne Dears of Hamilton parish and extends condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Dears was seriously injured in a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision that occurred around 12:10am Thursday, October 16th on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Tee Street.

Following the collision he was admitted into the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, where he remained until he passed away overnight Thursday, October 30th. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Dears’ family to assist them at this difficult time.

A full investigation into this fatal collision is underway and police continue to appeal for any witnesses that have not already come forward, especially persons that may have information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Dears in the hours prior to 12:10am Thursday, October 16th, to contact the investigating officer PC Ian Scotton on the main police telephone number 295-0011.

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