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Hon Rymer urges road safety following Hodge's Creek accident

- confirms vehicle narrowly missed road workers
Acting Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) urges motorists to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits following an accident at Hodge's Creek on February 18, 2025. Photo: GIS/File
The vehicle that overturned on Hodges Creek narrowly missing road workers on February 18, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
The vehicle that overturned on Hodges Creek narrowly missing road workers on February 18, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called on residents to use the roadways with care and caution, following an accident at Hodge's Creek on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

At least one person is reported to have sustained injuries in the vehicular accident that occurred sometime before 8:00 PM.

Safety must be top priority- Hon Rymer

Hon Rymer, in his statement, confirmed that the car was speeding when it ran off the road where road workers were about to engage in casting work, crashing near them and “narrowly missing them”. 

Calling the vehicular accident unfortunate, Hon Rymer said it “underscores the critical importance of safe driving practices, particularly in areas where construction and maintenance activities are ongoing”. 

The safety of the community he added, must remain the top priority.

“I urge all motorists to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits, and remain vigilant to ensure the safety of our road workers and fellow road users,” he continued. 

Hon Rymer encouraged motorists to commit to responsible driving as a means of preventing incidents such as these from occurring in the future.

Grateful for road workers- Hon Rymer

Hon Rymer also extended his gratitude to the workers, as vital road improvement projects continue across the Territory. 

“[They] labour tirelessly—often in challenging conditions—to enhance our infrastructure,” he said. 

The Communications and Works Minister also said he is thankful no lives were lost as a result of Tuesday’s accident, commending the road workers’ commitment to safety. 

Hon Rymer extended wishes of a swift recovery for the injured, as well as appreciation to the police and emergency services for their prompt response. 

See link to previous story published Tuesday, February 18, 2025

https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/at-least-one-injured-in-accident-hodges-creek

15 Responses to “Hon Rymer urges road safety following Hodge's Creek accident”

  • 2024 (19/02/2025, 09:44) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    the majority of public road users fully well know the poor conditions
    • Greg (20/02/2025, 11:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ 2024. I drive by Hodges Creek daily. I leave my house 15 minutes early because I know how slow traffic has to move. I see impatient drivers probably running late, trying to dodge in and out of traffic all the time. This person who ran off the road was a hothead speeding in a location where you cannot speed. It was his fault because we were all taking our well good time. Drivers have to use common sense by leaving their houses a little early by 15 to 20 minutes to be on time for their destinations.
  • 911 (19/02/2025, 09:56) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fix the roads
  • How??? (19/02/2025, 10:05) Like (45) Dislike (3) Reply
    How yal want to "Urge road safety" on roads that are not safe???? What exactly do yal want us to do? Every year we go to DMV to ensure are vehicles are "Fit for the road" but are the roads fit for commute??? strpppsss dnt geh me hot this good wednesday morning, yal wanna do everything else except complete a dang project and complete it properly!
    • LOL (19/02/2025, 13:30) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
      i convince these man does take a helicopter to where them got to go or got the best suspension system in them government vehicles
    • To> How (19/02/2025, 20:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      now while i agree We are not blind if the roads are already NOT the SAFEST WHY THE HE11 WOULD YOU STILL DRIVE LIKE THAT. YOUR SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS BE FIRST.
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (19/02/2025, 10:13) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mr KYE KYE ,IS SAYING )> AH TELL AR-YO IDIOTS , TEK AR-YO TIME , BUT AR-YO WON'T LISTEN , AH DON'T MEAN TO SMILE , BUT AH CAN'T HELP IT , ITS REALLY FUNNY HOW EVERY TIME I FIX THE
    ROAD , Y'ALL JUST KEEP DESTROYING THE DAMN TING
  • real issue (19/02/2025, 10:22) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Let us all be responsible. Every driver is responsible for controlling the vehicle they drive. If you speed there are consequences, whether the road is good or whether the road is in disrepair. The good or bad road does not turn over a vehicle, it is the result of the controller. The road need fixing and even a fowl on the road know it is bad. Let us take our time and stop casting blame everywhere except where it should go.

    Wishing the injured person a speedy recovery and thankful that his/her life was spared
  • HMMM (19/02/2025, 10:39) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    These roads won't last 6 months, you will pot holes in 3 month mark my work, look at fish bay already crack up and have holes it ain't reach year. wasting money.
  • Informed (19/02/2025, 11:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If this was caused by poor roads and the person dies there is a case for cooperate manslaughter. The government has shown that they are not interested in maintaining the roads and they are poorly designed. This is a classic case where people have shown that they are contempt for the people using the roads.
  • Chris P Bacon (19/02/2025, 11:52) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    The drivers skills here are very very poor. Ayo talk about 'island time mon' but put some of these fools in a car and they think they are racing the Indy 500, but without the skills or license for that matter. So many selfish drivers on this island who do not care if they injure someone.
  • Cindy (19/02/2025, 12:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    thanks for your good words big bossie
  • Kye (19/02/2025, 13:13) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    FIX THE DAM ROADS KYE, COME ON MAN
  • 2024 (19/02/2025, 23:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    the minister don’t have any issues because his transport is government issued all repairs will be absorbed by tax payers money meanwhile you & me have to come out of pocket. Rims mash up; shocks mash up; front end mash up
  • yesmrminister (20/02/2025, 06:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Caution when man in ill-fitting suit talks


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