UPDATE: Police seek witnesses of fatal motor scooter accident
Brandon George, 18, of Huntum's Ghut died while a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Peebles Hospital following at accident involving a motor scooter and a pick-up truck. The teenager, who was the rider of the scooter, had reportedly suffered internal injuries, including damaged liver. One of his arms was also reportedly broken.
"Police enquiries continue, but anyone with information, or persons who may have witnessed the collision, are requested to contact the Police non-emergency number: 311, or speak to any Police Officer," a press release from the RVIPF stated.
The release also stated that the collision occurred on the Eastbound carriageway of the Sir Walter Francis Drive, near to “One Mart”. "Officers reported that Mitsubishi Pickup PV18629, driven by Answorth Eusebe, 35, and motor scooter MC809 had collided, causing the rider of the scooter, to be thrown to the ground...Despite being treated at the scene by an EMS team, George suffered injuries that required immediate removal to Peebles Hospital," the release further stated.
According to a source close to the situation, hospital officials were contemplating taking the patient to Jamaica but had decided to monitor him for a couple of days after which a decision would have been made as to whether he would have remained hospitalised here.
The accident had occured around 9 A.M and had caused a major build-up of traffic as police conducted their investigations.
Virgin Islands News Online will continue to keep you updated as more information comes in.
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117 Responses to “UPDATE: Police seek witnesses of fatal motor scooter accident”
Keep your eyes open and you will see it happen all too frequently. Vehicles of all kinds routinely pull out in front of scooters and cut them off.
We all complain that the kids on scooters have no respect. I think it is also fair to say that many car and truck drivers often demonstrate very little respect for their fellow human beings who just happen to be riding scooters!
the scoter was coming up the high way and the the pick up truck was coming out of one mark ................. that could of been avoided but car drivers dont respect the scooter riders
My prayers for this family i am so shocked.
Where is the edication for these kids,where are the authorities on the law...
I agree with you, George is gone far too soon. Such a waste of a young flower.
I am a 58 year old woman. I ride a scooter because it makes sense to ride a scooter! I use very little gas, I can always find a parking spot and I don’t need to take a big old SUV into Road Town just to do my grocery shopping! Scooters are environmentally friendly and they are economical. I believe more people in the BVI need to show a little responsibility and start riding scooters whenever possible. Our roads do not need to be so congested with everyone riding around in huge cars, trucks and SUVS with ONE person in the car! Show a little common sense and some concern for the environment!
People are always condemning the young people for riding like speed demons. They complain that they dart in and out of traffic and they don’t wear their helmets. I would like to ask, WHERE are the riding schools to educate and teach the young people how to ride safely? There are driving schools for beginners. Where are the riding schools? If you are going to legalize any sort of motor vehicle, then I believe government and society at large has an obligation to EDUCATE young people as to the proper use of that vehicle. They also have an obligation to enforce the laws. ALL the laws!
Are most of you aware that you can't even buy a proper helmet on Tortola?
While riding my scooter into town from West End, I have never once made the trip that I didn’t see someone talking or texting on their cell phones! The very people who condemn the kids break the law ALL the time!
STOP blaming the kids! How do you expect them to behave when you force them to teach themselves to ride, without any adult supervision or input. They are KIDS for crying out loud. They are behaving like kids. When you have kids teaching kids, the result is chaos! How could anyone expect otherwise?
Instead of bashing the kids, why not try to HELP them? Not everyone can afford a car. Many of the kids, can afford a good scooter if they save their money. This allows them the mobility required if we hope for them to find a job and to contribute to society. Just lay off the kids already. They need our help, not our disdain!
My deepest condolences to Brandon George’s family. Such a tragedy. Such a terrible loss.
My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
I will make the offer again and if anyone is seriously interested in getting a scooter safety training school started, I have the books from my MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course that I took in Florida several years ago. Much of the contant is applicable but some will have to be rewritten to suit BVI laws, terrain and the various dangers. I can be contacted at 495-4168.
Those haters on the other sites put yourself in the shoes of this family. VINO big ups again for your normal responsible journalism.