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Driver injured after Jeep flips on Sir Francis Drake Highway

The driver of a Jeep was rushed to the hospital and the vehicle extensively damaged after he lost control on the Sir Francis Drakes Highway late last evening, December 18, 2020, flipping the vehicle in the process. Photo: Team of Reporters
Sources say the man was then trapped in the vehicle and had to be removed by fire officers and paramedics before being rushed to the hospital. Photo: Team of Reporters
Sources say the man was then trapped in the vehicle and had to be removed by fire officers and paramedics before being rushed to the hospital. Photo: Team of Reporters
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The driver of a Jeep was rushed to the hospital and the vehicle extensively damaged after he lost control on the Sir Francis Drake Highway late last evening, December 18, 2020, flipping the vehicle in the process.

Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the lone driver was heading towards Road Town from the Capoon’s Bay area along the Sir Francis Drake Highway when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle around 11:00 pm in the vicinity of Fort Recovery.  

On the scene, the vehicle was seen on its right side facing the sea and in the middle of the road.

Sources say the man was then trapped in the vehicle and had to be removed by fire officers and paramedics before being rushed to the hospital.

The man was taken to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital where he was reportedly treated for injuries.

VINO will bring more information as it becomes available.

10 Responses to “Driver injured after Jeep flips on Sir Francis Drake Highway”

  • My girl (19/12/2020, 12:45) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Here we go again, speeding and more speeding.... normal things.
    • Change the name (20/12/2020, 06:55) Like (0) Dislike (18) Reply
      Accidents will continue to happen on this road until we change the racist name.
  • annudda2cents (19/12/2020, 14:28) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    the way I see people driving on the Sir Francis Drake's Highway, i'm surprised that we don't have more accidents on that stretch. it only takes about 30 mins from Soper's Hole to Trellis Bay at a reasonable speed. what's the rush?
  • call 311 (19/12/2020, 17:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    call 311 let them know we need highway patrol
  • Guest (19/12/2020, 18:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s idiot driving season in the BVI again....
  • Surprise we don't have more (20/12/2020, 08:13) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Right now I am afraid to drive at night,,,, These bright lights in your face sometimes I am actually blinded they so big can't see, I will have to stop then the driver behind me start blowing in anger,,,,It's 8 out of 10 vehicles hitting you with bright lights in your face, all when the area is lit and there is no need to,,,,, Some driving education need to start happening,,, it's really bad,,,,, prevent accident safe lives,,,
    • My girl (20/12/2020, 09:20) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are so right . Nowhere in the world do people drive with their high beams on when there is apposing traffic......very selfish drivers.
  • musa (20/12/2020, 09:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok love 1 end of 2020 be careful ck history on year ends
  • Why (20/12/2020, 09:58) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why is a 2 lane road called a highway.
    • Road Map (20/12/2020, 12:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      The term "highway" is defined in 27 CFR 555.11 as "any public street, public alley, or public road, including a privately financed, constructed, or maintained road that is regularly and openly traveled by the general public.

      Doesn’t have to be more than 2 lanes


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