POLICE are investigating a traffic accident, which left one man dead on Monday 4th August 2014. According to reports, shortly after 2:00am, a man was driving his Isuzu truck east along Wulff Road in the area of Collins Avenue in Nassau, when he struck a man riding a bicycle in the area. The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle is assisting police with their investigations.
The Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Transport and Aviation, issued the following appeal to drivers at the start of the holiday weekend.
“Last weekend 3 persons were killed in horrific traffic accidents. I wish to remind and caution all Bahamians to use the roads carefully. Please do not drink and drive. If you have been drinking alcohol, please assign a designated driver who is sober and competent. Please do not speed. Our roads are wet and dangerous. Please drive defensively understanding that a third party can put your life at risk. Parents admonish your children before they leave your homes to drive carefully and to wear their seatbelts. Let us commit to ensuring this weekend is not marred by bloody traffic accidents and that we as a people can enjoy a safe and peaceful Emancipation Day holiday weekend.”
