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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 21,2023
Distribution: All Media

Third Road Fatality of 2023: 50-Year-Old Arnold Astwood

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the victim in that fatal road traffic collision which occurred round 9:45pm on Monday, 20th February, 2023, on South Road, just west of Horseshoe Road, Southampton, as 50-year-old Arnold Astwood.

Mr. Astwood was riding a traveling west along South Road, when he was involved in a single vehicle collision.

While being attended to by members of the public, Mr. Astwood was struck by a truck which was also headed west and left the scene.

He was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

A 51-year-old-male has been arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries into this matter.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Constable Jason Ming, on 717-0862 or, via e-mail, jming@bps.bm

The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to Mr. Astwood’s family and loved ones.


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