Reported Single Vehicle Car Crash on South Road in Paget [Updated]

Sat, 2019-01-19

Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on South Road in Paget 100 metres west of the entrance to Elbow Beach at 7:42pm today (Saturday).

It appears that a male driver of the car lost control of his vehicle resulting in the car going down an embankment by Coral Beach.

The driver and passenger were assisted out of the car by a member of the public and the driver, a 63 year old male was arrested for suspicion of driving whilst impaired.

The passenger in the car is being treated for non life threatening injuries and an investigation into this incident is now underway.

Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen this collision to contact police on 295-0011.

Update: Sunday, January 20th - The appeal continues for witnesses to a single vehicle car crash that occurred around 7:45pm Saturday 19th January 2019 on South Road in Paget, near the Coral Beach Club, where the vehicle involved went off the road.

The occupants, said to be two 64 year old men, were both arrested in connection with the incident and inquiries continue regarding the circumstances that led to the crash.

One of the men was also treated at the hospital for apparently minor injuries and later discharged.

Anyone with any information – particularly any motorists that stopped at the scene to assist – are encouraged to call Constable Colin Mill on 717-2208 or contact him by e-mail at cmill@bps.bm.

Update: Monday, January 21st - Two 64 year old men arrested in connection with a single vehicle car crash that occurred around 7:45pm Saturday, January 19th on South Road in Paget near Coral Beach Club have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

The incident remains under active investigation and the appeal for witnesses continues.

Any witnesses are still urged to call Constable Colin Mill on 717-2208 or contact him by e-mail at cmill@bps.bm.