ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

POLICE PROVIDE UPDATE ON PARES MAIN ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

The police are continuing investigations into the traffic collision that occurred along Pares Main Road involving a white Toyota Hiace motor van and a white Honda Accord motor car on Easter Monday, April 6.

The allegations are that the driver of the Honda Accord was travelling from East to West at a high rate of speed and overtook a line of traffic.

During the manoeuvre, the vehicle collided with the Toyota Hiace, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

As a result of the impact, four individuals, including a minor, sustained injuries and were transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre by Emergency Medical Services personnel.

All individuals involved in the accident remain hospitalized with multiple injuries that are considered serious. However, the minor, a 63-year-old male, and an 18-year-old male are reported to be in stable condition. Doctors are continuing efforts to stabilize the driver of the car. Both vehicles were extensively damaged.

The Police Administration is reminding all motorists to exercise caution while using the nation’s roads and to avoid dangerous driving practices that may endanger lives.

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