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UPDATE: Motorcycle rider in Hannah’s Estate accident allegedly unlicensed

- Motorcycle was also allegedly unregistered & unlicensed
Two police officers escort the rider of the motorcycle involved in an accident at Hannah's Estate on December 7, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police and ambulance were summoned to the scene of an accident involving male pedestrian and a motorcycle in Hannah's Estate, Tortola this evening, December 7, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police and ambulance were summoned to the scene of an accident involving male pedestrian and a motorcycle in Hannah's Estate, Tortola this evening, December 7, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
HANNAH'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom from sources within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that the rider of the motorcycle involved in a collision with a pedestrian at Hannah’s Estate last evening, December 7, 2020, was unlicensed.

Further, the motorcycle was neither registered nor insured, according to our senior police sources.

Reports reaching our newsroom indicate that the motorcycle was proceeding in a westerly direction when it collided with a male pedestrian attempting to cross the road.

Eyewitnesses said the rider of the motorcycle swerved to avoid hitting the man but the pedestrian, in his attempt to also get out of danger, still ended up in the path of the motorcycle.

Persons related to our newsroom that the pedestrian was flung some distance from the point of impact.

The motorcycle rider received minor injuries and is currently in police custody facing several charges.

See related article published December 7, 2020

Pedestrian struck by motorcycle in Hannah's Estate

A male pedestrian was rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital this evening, December 7, 2020, after he was struck down by a motorcycle in Hannah's Estate, Tortola.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the accident took place sometime before 7:00 pm.

Our newsroom was told that the pedestrian appeared to have sustained serious injuries.

Police are said to be investigating.

24 Responses to “UPDATE: Motorcycle rider in Hannah’s Estate accident allegedly unlicensed”

  • SHAME (07/12/2020, 22:18) Like (6) Dislike (59) Reply
    These blasted scooter riders I sure the rider from down the island
  • chosen (08/12/2020, 05:21) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Shame your name really suit you you uneducated fool everything is about down island people you all that are always talking about down island people is a disgrace to the human race you all need serious help.
  • No (08/12/2020, 05:26) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    @ shame that from the island of Tortola using them to do you all dirty work check under their seats u will get a shock of your life so stop pretending please
  • chosen (08/12/2020, 05:29) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    And our young men and women from down island that come here and pick up uall and clean up uall and making all feel like something is just as bad always bad talking down island people only in the bvi black are racist against black people shame.
  • WHAT!!! (08/12/2020, 06:17) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    “shame” your a utter idi•• do you think that our born heres do not ride scooters dangerously?
  • Rubber Duck (08/12/2020, 07:47) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ban them.
  • God (08/12/2020, 08:10) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope they’re both safe.
  • ... (08/12/2020, 08:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope everyone is alright
  • MT (08/12/2020, 09:24) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will this place get taken care of? That area like other areas are DARK . When will this place get back lampposts that were destroyed from IRMA. Driving in the night on Tola you will come across many poor lit areas
  • @chosen (08/12/2020, 09:38) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    That is so true. Blacks bringing down blacks in this place here. It is very shameful
  • @Shame (08/12/2020, 10:00) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Shame you give the expats the excuse to tell the locals what they have on their minds. I do not know who is worse you or those who cursing out the Locals. Because realy those things that does be said about Locals is only showing the Locals how you all feel about them and maybe that is why this person always mention Island people in every subject to cause friction between expats and Locals, but I am very please to see the locals do not respond to all the hate words that follow. Shame I am sure is having laugh.
  • Mountain Goat (08/12/2020, 13:39) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    BAN THEM. Perhaps someone could create an online petition to persuade the government?
    • jah know (08/12/2020, 18:40) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      They don't need to ban, they need the law enforcing on them, they pass the police any kinda how cause they know the police won't give chase.
  • wow (08/12/2020, 14:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Doesn't matter where the rider is from the people driving these scooters have no regard for the cars on the road. Too many times I almost get into an accident because of their carelessness.
  • Well (08/12/2020, 15:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ shame I could of swear by now you get the attention looking for don't know u still looking I feel sorry for u
  • Servant of the Most High God in Christ Jesus (08/12/2020, 18:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    how many tickets ate serve by our RVIPF for wreckless cycle riding? It seem to me that if the Goverrment give the helmetless motor cyle riders helmets without chage, and pay them to wear them, every few will comply. What a thing! Lord, help us all in the B.V.I. RVIPF, do what you got to do. Thanks you RVIPF. God blessings.
  • Unlicensed (08/12/2020, 20:11) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    News flash: All the noisy bikes and ATV's in Hannahs are uninsured, unlicensed and so are the drivers. There is no law enforcement so why bother with legal details.
    • Live in Hannah's (10/12/2020, 12:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      What an idiotic statement. I live in Hannahs and have a fully insured and licensed scooter. Secondly who said the rider live in Hannahs. I hope your children arent taught your level of ignorance.
  • WHY? (09/12/2020, 11:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Police Commissioner Matthews, I ask "Why?"
    Why should I bother to insure my motorcar? Other vehicles motor about the territory completely uninsured.
    Why should I bother to licence my motorcar? Other vehicles motor about the territory unlicensed.
    Why should I bother to licence myself? Other vehicle operators motor about the territory unlicensed.


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