Eleventh Road Fatality for 2017: Kerry Petty

Thu, 2017-09-28

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 38 year old Kerry Petty and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Ms. Petty was seriously injured when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in a collision with a car on Middle Road, Southampton in the area of Five Star Island around 5:48am this morning (September 28th).

She was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but sadly, later pronounced dead.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist Ms. Petty’s family at this difficult time.

The 30 year old woman driving the car involved, believed to be from Warwick, has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries after initially being arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.

The investigation into the eleventh road fatality of 2017 continues and any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788 at the earliest opportunity.