Motorcyclist injured in accident @ Port Purcell
![The car that the motorcycle came into contact with on the James Walter Francis dual carriageway. Photo: Team of Reporters](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_i_IMG20161115WA0000.jpg)
![Police on the scene of the accident involving a motorcycle and a car at Port Purcell on November 15, 2016. Photo: Team of Reporters](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_i_IMG20161115WA0002.jpg)
It is not clear what were the circumstances surrounding the mishap that occurred sometime before 7:00 A.M., however, from all indications, the motorcycle came into contact with a car, hitting it from behind.
It is also not clear at this time the extent of the man's injuries, however, he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Police are on the scene conducting their investigations.
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17 Responses to “Motorcyclist injured in accident @ Port Purcell”
If you are a licensed driver, the driver's manual states that you should drive atleast 3 car lengths behind the car in front of you. Don't tailgate, and you will have time to stop in the event of an abrupt stop by the vehicle in front of you.