LATEST ON SURVIVORS/FURTHER UPDATE: Cayman Islands: Bad car accident at East End – Fatalities/DOT statement/Acting Governor’s statement
From RCIPS May 4 2017
The 11 year old male minor was discharged from hospital yesterday, the 26 year old male remains in hospital under treatment in a stable condition.
From RCIPS May 3 2017 at 1:02 PM
Following on from last night’s tragic motor vehicle collision police can clarify the below details:
- A Black Honda Accord travelling towards Bodden Town along Austin Connolly Drive was being driven by a 22 year old male from Jamaica (deceased), accompanied by two passengers, a 26 year old male who is currently unconscious in a serious but stable condition at GT Hospital and a 11 year old passenger who is in a stable condition and conscious.
- A Silver Kia Rio rental vehicle travelling towards East End along Austin Connolly Drive driven by a 76 year old male accompanied by a 71 and 68 year old females, all deceased, UK nationals on vacation, believed to be the wife of the driver and a close family relative.
- The black Honda Accord and the silver Kia Rio were travelling in opposite directions when a head on collision occurred.
- Police vehicle was travelling towards East End when the black Honda Accord travelling in the opposite direction towards George Town was recorded on police mobile radar travelling at excessive speed.
- The single crewed police vehicle stopped, activated the blue lights and on turning around the Honda Accord was out of sight, a short time later the police officer came upon the vehicle collision, there was no police pursuit.
- Police can confirm reports that the Honda Accord did have several conchs on board.
- Early indications are that the two male passengers in the Honda vehicle were travelling in the open trunk of the vehicle.
- Superintendent Robert Graham RCIPS has been appointed to oversee this investigation, Chief Inspector Owens will remain as the point of contact for all media enquiries.
- A police family liaison officer has been appointed for all parties involved.
- Consulates for the deceased nationals have been contacted and every effort is being made to notify next of kin for the deceased persons.
- Police are appealing to any witnesses who have any information to contact them contact details to follow, particularly we believe the visiting UK nationalshave family or friends living on the island to contact police asap.
- Police also send out there sincere condolences to all family and friends of the persons involved in this tragic accident.
- Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Police Sergeant Butler on 936-5958 or Traffic Dept on 946-6254 or George Town Police Station on 949-422.
- Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via ourConfidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link:https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681.
From RCIPS: May 2 2017 at 11:34 PM
His Excellency the Acting Governor, Mr. Franz Manderson Issues Condolences
“It is with great sadness that I learnt of the tragic deaths of four people in a traffic collision at East End last night. On behalf of the Cayman Islands Government, I would like to express our condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones.
“I would also like to express my appreciation for the response provided by the emergency services and medical personnel who played a part in this distressing incident. Police investigations into the cause of the accident are progressing and we are working with the UK Police to contact next of kin of three of the victims”.
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Media Statement Re: East End Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on May 2, 2017
The Cayman Islands Ministry and Department of Tourism extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by last evening’s tragic motor vehicle accident in East End. As the safety and security of our guests and residents is our top priority, it is with great sadness to learn of the fatalities and injuries resulting from the tragedy.
We offer our sincere condolences to the family and relatives of these victims and wish them comfort during this unbearably difficult time.
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