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Scooter rider allegedly dies after colliding with police vehicle in RT

A motor scooter rider was killed following a collision with a police vehicle in the vicinity of Nibbs Auto Sales and Road Town Police Station this morning, March 21, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that a motor scooter rider has been killed following a collision with a police vehicle in the vicinity of Nibbs Auto Sales and Road Town Police Station.

According to reports, the accident took place around 7:00am.

Police in a statement this morning said ranks are presently at the scene of a scooter accident that has resulted in a fatality on Pickering Street next to the A.O. Shirley Grounds.

"Therefore both Pickering Street and Station Avenue are presently closed. Motorists are asked to use alternative routes to get into town."

More details to follow.

42 Responses to “Scooter rider allegedly dies after colliding with police vehicle in RT”

  • WOW (21/03/2022, 08:05) Like (19) Dislike (56) Reply
    Test them police. They had to be drunk!!!!
    • Agree (21/03/2022, 09:20) Like (18) Dislike (62) Reply
      them island man police always drunk in our gov vehicles
    • truth be told (21/03/2022, 10:59) Like (19) Dislike (19) Reply
      Not saying that they were under the influence. I do find a lot of officers does be up in clubs drinking in Uniforms. And also Kitty hunting while in Uniform

      Now am I against a man drinking and enjoying themselves No (the book said drink and be merry) also Am I against a man going the bar/club looking a little kitty No I am not....

      However i hate to see police that have no reason to be checking on a club status because they was called there. In UNIFORM drinking rum or beer. IN UNIFORM AT A STRIP OR BAR LOCK ON A WOMAN FEELING HER UP


      Yes i have seen this many times, I have seen MEN IN UNIFORM KISSING STRIPPERS and many more.


      THEN THEY WONDER WHY THE COMMUNITY WILL NOT WORK WITH THEM OR RESPECT THEM..... COP pull up your fellow policemen/women

      Tell them do that on your own time and not on the government time.



      Now as to this accident. Even if the COPS are wrong they can get the right by default in many ways

      1. this bike is above the legal size i am sure of it

      2. No license plate so more than likely it's not license or insurance coverage

      3. Thirdly i am 100% sure no helmet

      4. Why every young feel the need to take if stopped by police. Only someone knowing they doing wrong would run. If he was not doing anything wrong he would fled and have them chasing him (if it a chase to begin with)

      5. Bike riders need to be more cautious and mindful to others also to the driver as well. IT IS NOT ALL BIKE RIDER RIDE CRAZY. MANY DO OBEY THE LAW AND WEAR HELMET AND TAKE THEIR TIME. AND WE YOU TEND TO CUT OFF THE ROAD AND TREAT US LIKE ANIMALS

      • To Truth Be Told (21/03/2022, 11:19) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
        Lol sound like a uniform took one of your _ _ _ .....cause you sound bitter
      • WOW (21/03/2022, 11:48) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        I would have agreed with you except all these things happened with Officers Robinson and Food and they were thrown under the bus. Plus the young man didn't die at their hands but in another unrelated accident.

        I am waiting to see the outcome.
      • @truthbtold (21/03/2022, 22:22) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply

        How dear u even pit in ur head 2 write something of that nature giving out ist of things that the rider may not of have. So let's say he didn't have any of them. No license $100, no insurance $1000& if he doesn't pay 2 days in prison. Now 1100 dollars is worth more 2 the system than his life! U tell n that his family should spend thousands of dollars bcuz the police had2 stop him by any mean necessary so he could b fine 1100 dollars!!!

    • To WOW (21/03/2022, 11:17) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
      Go test your @%#%@££
  • SMH (21/03/2022, 08:09) Like (60) Dislike (18) Reply
    Until something is done about these scooter riders many more Will die. They are reckless and a nuisance especially in the town area
  • WOW (21/03/2022, 08:14) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    He is all laid out on the street, bike is crumpled up. Saw it on 284 media.
    • Seen it as well (21/03/2022, 10:18) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      The man is laid on the street face down in a blue t shirt while EMS is taking a stretcher out of the ambulance.
  • Really! (21/03/2022, 08:16) Like (17) Dislike (58) Reply
    These police need 2 b held accountable 4 the wreck less high speed chases with those riders. Tortola doesn't have the toad 4 it yet yhe police then 2 pursuit these riders causing fatal & life threatening damage even death as in this situation.
    THIS IS SO SAD & ITS A SHAME! SO LET'S C NOW ALL OF THAT WAS DONE 4 WHAT 2 GIVE HIM A TICKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • hey (21/03/2022, 08:18) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Someone was driving or riding to fast.
  • just watch (21/03/2022, 08:48) Like (14) Dislike (8) Reply
    They are going to blame the police for this.
  • WOW (21/03/2022, 08:49) Like (1) Dislike (17) Reply
    Wow he geh liss out. Another one gets ah free casket and grave. Heard a jumbee scared them both.
  • @ REALLY ,, MY FOOT (21/03/2022, 08:53) Like (50) Dislike (3) Reply
    YOU ALL COMPLAIN WHEN THEY LET THEM FLEX OFF AND USE THE SAME MOUTH TO CRITICIZE THE SAME POLICE WHEN THEY TRY TO ENFORCE THE LAW, THAT IS HYPOCRISY ( DUMMY
    • Supporting the police (21/03/2022, 09:25) Like (23) Dislike (7) Reply
      I sick of these nuisance. I supporting the police. It is time to put an end to these lawless young people destroying thus country.
      • @Supporting the police (22/03/2022, 01:38) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        Omg, he's somebody's child after he's the child of a mother. Not even condolences. What did he do 2 b a nuisance & have U that angry & mad at him that ur rejoicing & celebrating his death!
        The heartlessness of some yall people!
        • Worthy (22/03/2022, 14:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Mommas,raise these boy children with civility..if they not on the street spilling theirs and others blood they in Balsum. You choose to be pregnant and give birth. Have a heart.
          When a pest is removed should we mourn. Scooter boys are killing many of us slowly on a daily basis with noise in the sleepless night and stress when we in a car driving. Lord have mercy on us if yo please and remove this pestilence in our midst,one way or another.
  • Hodgie (21/03/2022, 09:00) Like (27) Dislike (6) Reply
    Might need to have a new cemetery for scooter riders only. Known as 'Reckless Road Users Memorial Garden '
  • Hard Junction (21/03/2022, 09:00) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    Condolences to the family, but depending where the police vehicle was coming out from, the big tree on the junction blocks the view, doesnt help that they've now put up a warning sign next to the tree as well. I'm not saying cut the tree down, but put a mirror up or something, might have helped avoid this unfortunate accident.
    • Jackson (21/03/2022, 09:21) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
      I agree, it needs more than a mirror though. I think it needs a stoplight. I hate crossing by that tree.
      • Me (21/03/2022, 21:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        They are going to do what they do best and that is to put a speed bump or maybe two. My sincere condolences to the family.
    • Tan I am (21/03/2022, 20:38) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Tree and road been there and served without incident century plus years no horse donkey mule bicycle car truck accident. Now donkey riding scooter thing mash up.
      Solution...Donkey should not ride scooter.
  • 911 (21/03/2022, 09:01) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    nothing will come out of this. One thing for sure lots of us questions the actions of the political leaders however crime is growing rampant in the land and NO 1 asking mr commissioner his plans to reduce the rising crime can u imagine you and your family gone shopping and in walks some fool with a gun resulting in injuries to your family. This gun crime needs addressing
  • Police run he down (21/03/2022, 09:06) Like (14) Dislike (16) Reply
    Them think they slick but when the video footage come out we will all know the truth! #justiceforbrino and please don't cover up nothing crooked police. Go check the gas station cameras check nibbs cameras check the station own to unless they friends delete it and say they don't work! #JUSTICE FOR BRINO
    • @Police run he down (21/03/2022, 11:52) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      I double dare you to go on camera live show your face and make that statement. We’re you there to see exactly what went down? I have a extra $5,000 in pocket change laying around and would be willing to let you have it if you go on camera and make that statement. I know you can use a easy $5,000 US dollars.
  • Lucy (21/03/2022, 09:18) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    That is so sad. It needs a stop light by that big tree because it is a dangerous area, but government saw the need to redirect the traffic on Wickhams cay and main street, which I still think was a silly move. Too much traffic going around the roundabout at once making it also a dangerous area.
  • Me (21/03/2022, 09:22) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply

    Really !! It wasn't me no more damn sweets for your a$# nah

  • Sorry to hear (21/03/2022, 09:22) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    That is a sad thing indeed. A helmet might have been beneficial.
  • My Goodness (21/03/2022, 09:32) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    the police here act to slowly for emergencies
  • Howwwww (21/03/2022, 10:05) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    How are the details sketchy if the police were involed???????? they gott to be drunk!!!!!!
    They was right ther come on. i smell a soup... a mean a sue!!!
  • Babylon (21/03/2022, 11:21) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    how can you put police to investigate an incident involving police the same law enforcement personnel that uses evidence taken from crime scenes for their personal gain crooked men and women swear to uphold the laws of our territory and deep deep into criminal conduct and not much is being done
  • Corr3ctio (21/03/2022, 11:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It was 7:00 a.m. listen that was the loudest accident I heard from up the hill. It was loudddddddddd
  • Looks to me (21/03/2022, 11:55) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    The bike T bone the police vehicle on the right side.
  • When will it end. (21/03/2022, 12:38) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the family. Yesterday on my merry way to town, here come two scooter riders, riding side by side. The one in the middle of the road decide he ain't moving, in other words I should drive in the bushes. Well, I ended up having to do just that. Some of them are just too lawless and have no regard for thier life much less others.
  • WELL ONE LESS (21/03/2022, 20:45) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    to worry about , and am sure some people will get to enjoy a little peace and tranquility in the privacy of their homes
    , and we all know they will continue to do their thing regardless , ( another one bites the dust
  • WHY THE FUSS (21/03/2022, 22:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    THESE JOKERS WHO THINKS THE STREET BELONGS TO THEM AIN'T WORRYING THEMSELVES LIKE YOU SET OF PRETENDERS / SO LET'S THEM ENJOY THEIR DEATH WISH IN PEACE
  • ... (22/03/2022, 03:30) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    hope we will hear now ban the police instead of scoters
  • musa (22/03/2022, 07:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad news if we don't have CCTV footage on this base on the location then we all have a great chance to get laid soon or later


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