Second Road Fatality of 2023 [Updated]

Wed, 2023-02-01

Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that the 38-year-old man seriously hurt in a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash in Sandys parish Tuesday night was pronounced dead in the early morning hours of Wednesday, 1st February 2023.

The death of the 38-year-old man, who is understood to have been a Sandys parish resident, marks Bermuda’s second road fatality of 2023.

It is believed that the fatal crash occurred around 11:55pm Tuesday, 31st January 2023 on Somerset Road, near the junction with Mangrove Bay Road, when the 38-year-old motorcyclist struck a sidewalk near the former Somerset Country Squire Restaurant & Pub.

A BPS Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to provide relevant support to the deceased’s loved ones at this difficult time.

Traffic in the area was diverted for approximately two and a half hours, while the scene was processed.

The investigation into this latest road fatality continues and any witnesses are now encouraged to call the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788 as soon as possible.

Update: Thursday, 2nd FebruaryThe Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 38-year-old Jason Simmons, Bermuda’s second road fatality of 2023, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Simmons was seriously hurt in a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash on Somerset Road, near Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys parish – in the vicinity of the former Somerset Country Squire Restaurant & Pub – around 11:55pm Tuesday, January 31st 2023.

He was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, but sadly, later pronounced dead at the hospital.

A BPS Family Liaison Officer continues to provide relevant support to his loved ones.

Investigators are renewing their appeal for any witnesses to this fatal crash to come forward.

Anyone with related information that can assist is encouraged to call the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788, or the non-emergency reporting number 211, at the earliest opportunity.

Alternatively, please share any information that you may have with a police officer you’re familiar with.