From RCIPS

At about 4:30PM yesterday, 26 December, police and other emergency services responded to a report of a serious single-vehicle collision on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, in the vicinity of Canal Point Drive, involving a Honda Fit. It was reported that the Honda was travelling northbound along Esterley Tibbetts when it left the roadway and collided with a tree, and subsequently caught fire.

EMS and the Cayman Islands Fire Service attended the location. The fire was extinguished and the five occupants of the vehicle were transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital by ambulance, with two persons being in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently pronounced dead. The RCIPS expresses condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

The other four persons remain in hospital, with one in critical condition, and the others being treated for what appear to be serious injuries.

In light of the series of serious collisions over the past two days, the RCIPS has diverted additional resources to road safety and traffic operations, and motorists should expect to see a further increased police presence on the roads throughout the coming days. Police continue to appeal to road users to practice safe driving habits, and avoid speeding, drunk, or distracted driving.

Traffic Advisory: Traffic Diversion on Esterley Tibbetts Highway, 26 December

Dec 26 2024

Police are currently on the scene of a serious single-vehicle collision on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, just north of the Cost-U-Less roundabout. Two of the occupants of the vehicle are being treated for what appear to be serious injuries. 

The roadway in the area is currently closed while the scene is being processed, with traffic being diverted onto West Bay Road at Lime Tree Bay Avenue and the Seven Mile Public Beach roundabout.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while travelling in the area. Further the updates will follow when the roadway is opened.