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Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
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Date:Saturday, November 05,2016
Distribution: All Media

Reported Serious Motorcycle Crash in Smith’s Parish [Updated]

Around 10pm on Friday, November 4th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Jennings Road.

Details remain unclear at this time. However, it appears that the male motorcyclist involved crashed into a roadside wooden fence.

The rider, believed to be a 28 year old Hamilton parish man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.

The full extent of his injuries is currently unknown, but initial information suggests that they may be serious.

An update on the rider’s condition will be provided in due course.

Traffic was temporarily diverted away from the area while the relevant police personnel processed the scene.

Those traffic diversions are no longer in effect and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Update: At last check 6am today (Saturday, November 5th) the 28 year old Hamilton parish man seriously injured in last night’s crash was in stable condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

The witness appeal continues, with anyone who saw the incident around 10pm Friday on North Shore Road Smith’s parish near the junction with Jennings Road, still encouraged to contact 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