Police Investigate Collision Involving a Motorcycle and a Police Vehicle in Bodden Town

Just before 2 AM on Saturday, 13 September, a marked police vehicle was travelling west on Bodden Town Road, responding to an emergency call for service, when a motorcycle carrying a rider and pillion passenger was travelling east in the opposite direction.

It appears that the rider of the motorcycle veered into the lane of the oncoming traffic. In doing so, the motorcycle collided with the right side of the police vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway, come to a stop in a ditch. Both the rider and the pillion passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. They were transported to the hospital, where they are currently being treated.

In compliance with the RCIPS Policies and the Traffic Act (2023 Revision), the driver of the police vehicle was breath-tested at the scene with negative results (0.00%). Due to the impact of the collision, both officers attended the hospital, where they were treated for what is believed to be minor injuries and later released. The welfare of all involved will continue to be monitored by the Senior Command Team.

The collision is being investigated by the police; however, the Ombudsman's Office has been informed and will provide oversight on the investigation throughout. Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220.