As the festive season unfolds, the Bermuda Police Service is making a heartfelt appeal to the community—one born out of urgency, concern, and an alarming rise in road collisions.
On Friday, December 12, Bermuda’s roads told a troubling story. In a single day, 14 traffic collisions were reported across the island. As night fell, the situation escalated dramatically, culminating in three serious, injury-involved crashes that stretched emergency responders and left families shaken.
• In one incident, two motorcycles collided, leaving both riders unconscious by the time police arrived.
• Another crash involved a motorcycle and a car, adding to the growing list of severe accidents.
• The most harrowing scene unfolded in Southampton, where a car slammed into a wall, trapping the driver inside. Emergency crews were forced to extricate the driver from the vehicle, and following the rescue, that individual was arrested for impaired driving.
Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, who leads the tactical support unit, addressed the nation with a sobering message.
“The recklessness that we’re seeing on the roads is absolutely unnecessary,” Cardwell stated. “And we need to reverse this trend.”
The statistics underscore the gravity of the situation. So far this year, 197 people have been arrested for impaired driving, resulting in more than $295,000 paid into the courts. But as police officials stress, the true cost cannot be measured in dollars alone—it is counted in injuries, trauma, and lives placed at risk.
With celebrations in full swing, police are urging residents to make responsible choices.
- If you’re drinking, don’t drive
- Pay attention to your driving behavior
- Slow down and stay alert
- Consider staying home during festivities
“This is not something the police can solve alone,” Cardwell emphasized. “We need the assistance of the community to help us reverse the current trends.”
As Bermuda celebrates the season, the call from law enforcement is clear: protect one another, make safe decisions, and keep our roads free from preventable tragedy.
On behalf of TNN News—“Don’t drink and drive”
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