On Saturday 17th November 2012, around11:50pm, police received information that around 11:45pm a traffic accident occurred on S.C Bootle Highway involving two (2) vehicles. Reports are that both vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when the head on collision occurred.

The first vehicle is a gray 2002 Cadillac, driven by an 18 year old male, who received minor injuries and his 17 year old male passenger, who received a broken leg and arm.

The second vehicle is a black Honda Civic driven by a 22 year old female who died at the scene and her 21 year old female passenger who later succumbed to her injuries at the Cooper’s Town Clinic.

A third male passenger was also injured and subsequently  succumbed to his injuries while being airlifted enroute to New Providence via Air Ambulance.

Police along with Medical Officials at the Cooper’s Town Community Clinic, and the Treasure Cay Fire Crash and Rescue Services were at the scene.

Police are actively investigating this matter.

Police are strongly advising the general public to adhere to the rules that govern our streets, obey the speed limit and to buckle up.