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UPDATE – Wheatley serious but stable, flown to Florida!

November 3rd, 2011 | Tags: Accident Prospect Reef area
One of the vehicles involved in the accident has been severely damaged. Photo: VINO
The vehicle or vehicles apparently hit into the fence here at the compound leading into Dolphin Discovery. Photo: VINO
The vehicle or vehicles apparently hit into the fence here at the compound leading into Dolphin Discovery. Photo: VINO
The Suzuki that was involved in this morning's accident being removed from the scene. Photo: VINO
The Suzuki that was involved in this morning's accident being removed from the scene. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bailiff Aliston Wheatley who was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision yesterday morning November 2, 2011, is currently in a serious but stable condition and was flown to Florida last evening for further treatment.

Wheatley had to be cut out of the vehicle he was driving.

Virgin Islands News Online has been informed by a close relative that Wheatley's injuries are severe and family members are praying he will be okay.

According to the eyewitness who made the emergency call, the accident took place around 8:55 a.m. this morning November 2, 2011.

The eyewitness related that the Terios (Wheatley was driving) received a "horrific blow" that sent it into the air and landing on its right side.

A few persons reportedly had to lift the vehicle back on its wheels to help release Wheatley who was apparently partly pinned underneath.

When this news agency arrived on the scene, wreckers were already removing the two vehicles from the scene.

According to another person who was reportedly on the scene, only the two occupants from the Terios were taken to the hospital. Blood stains were visible in one of the vehicles.

The eye witness further said the lone occupant of the second vehicle did not seem to sustain physical injuries.

The eyewitness said the blue vehicle, a Terios PV23291 was coming from the western end of the island while the gold two-door Suzuki PD121 was coming from Road Town area.

Based on the eye witness report, the Terios was apparently trying to turn at the roundabout to go into the Dolphin Discovery compound when it was hit by the Suzuki and apparently hit into the fence of the compound.

Virgin Islands News Online is trying to get information regarding the condition of those taken to the hospital and will keep you informed.

24 Responses to “UPDATE – Wheatley serious but stable, flown to Florida!”

  • Janet Williams (02/11/2011, 11:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no..they made me late for work
  • one eye (02/11/2011, 11:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good gosh I know that car!
    • ye a yea (02/11/2011, 12:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Were youn fired for being late while first responders were making sure a life was saved? SHUT UP
  • D (02/11/2011, 11:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    they was coming off of the new sea cows bay highway under rev.
    • Watching on.. (02/11/2011, 12:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You could tell you aint read the story..READDDD..the vitara was coming from town. They had to be the one speeding. Wa Sea Cows Bay road you talkin bout..
  • OMG (02/11/2011, 11:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    See why we need traffic lights?!
    • ye a yea (02/11/2011, 12:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Another dummy you are. Were you there?
    • Amen (02/11/2011, 12:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you sound like a next Fraser... how you going put traffic lights on the mini round about down there...?!?!?!?
    • hey zues (02/11/2011, 13:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      No people just need to realise that its a roundabout not a straight drive through road which everyone treats it as leaving Road Town.
  • .... (02/11/2011, 12:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    pretty sure the government will waste a set of money in the next 2 days to rebuild that little wall.
  • Lorna Green (02/11/2011, 12:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not at the round about again. lol!
  • WELLSA (02/11/2011, 14:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Trust me from what i saw the four jeep should of stop and waited his turn, there is where he went wrong in turning.........it's not who going to make it fast, it's the rules.
  • aaaa (02/11/2011, 14:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no i will remeber him in my prayers
  • October Man (02/11/2011, 15:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was two cars behind them and it was a big smash up.....I am surprise they are pulling through.
  • vinofan (02/11/2011, 19:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I know Al and i wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.
  • Worried (02/11/2011, 20:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please keep us posted on Mr. Wheatley's condition. Calling all angels to pull him through this.
    • love child (02/11/2011, 23:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      my prayers are with him and his family... Jehovah still saves
  • Viola Forill (04/11/2011, 23:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    My prayers are with Mr. Wheatley and his family, and all the victims of this terrible accident.


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