ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Police Investigate Sudden Death in Freetown

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Saturday, March 28, 2026

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of 48-year-old Karen Pigott of Wireless Road.

At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Friday, March 27, police received a report that a motor vehicle had driven into a hedge along a by-road in Freetown, and the driver was found unresponsive inside.

Officers responded to the scene and observed a grey Toyota Ractis motor car, which had come to a stop in a hedge on the eastern side of the road, with a lone female occupant slouched in the driver’s seat and appeared to be unresponsive.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned and conducted examinations; however, no signs of life were detected. A medical doctor later visited the scene and officially pronounced the woman dead at approximately 8:05 p.m. Foul play is not suspected.

The Police Administration extends sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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