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Anegada accident victim identified as Andy D. Cruz

- 44-year-old was a DR national
The man who lost his life in a lone motor scooter accident on Anegada on January 27, 2018 has been identified as 44-year-old Andy Dela Cruz, a national of the Dominican Republic. Photo: Team of Reporters
The motor scooter that Mr Andy Dela Cruz was riding when he became involved in a fatal accident on Anegada on January 27, 2018. Photo: Team of Reporters
The motor scooter that Mr Andy Dela Cruz was riding when he became involved in a fatal accident on Anegada on January 27, 2018. Photo: Team of Reporters
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- It was a sad evening on the normally quiet sister island of Anegada on Saturday January 27, 2018 when word started spreading of a fatal motor scooter accident next to the roundabout at Setting Point.

And our newsroom can confirm that the deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Andy Dela Cruz, a national of the Dominican Republic.

Moments after the accident, Mr Cruz was pronounced dead on the scene. His body had to remain on Anegada in a makeshift morgue until the Marine Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) went to Anegada the following day, Sunday, to pick up the body, which is now at Peebles Hospital morgue in Road Town.

The accident was reported to the RVIPF around 7:45 P.M. on Saturday and the lone police officer on Anegada responded to the scene. It is our understanding that the deceased, Mr Cruz, worked for Potter By the Sea, Bar and Restaurant.

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online express condolences to the immediate family of Mr Andy Dela Cruz and other loved ones.

See link below for related story:

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/update-anegadians-cry-neglect-following-fatal-accident

9 Responses to “Anegada accident victim identified as Andy D. Cruz”

  • Santo (29/01/2018, 11:21) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad rip
  • my friend (29/01/2018, 13:20) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.i.e.p.my friend for 14 years you was good people
  • incredible (29/01/2018, 13:47) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really thought that the outer islands of Anegada and Virgin Gorda had a morgue or some sort of regridgeration for times like these. Wow. These islands are populated enough to warrant a decent medical facility. A life is a life regardless and it's time we up our game.
  • pancho (29/01/2018, 14:32) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Why Tek so long to move de body, from Anegada, need hospital and morgue.
    • True (30/01/2018, 09:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      The weather....everyone forget about the advisory that went it, it was wils at the dock that night and even in daylight the next day they had problems tying up.
  • one eye (29/01/2018, 14:47) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    I am sure if there was first aid the man life could have been saved
    • pat (29/01/2018, 20:02) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      I find this article disturbing for a number of reasons. But I will not write all
    • vi (31/01/2018, 09:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      We don't know that first aid would have saved his life. He probably hit that wall at the roundabout with great impact which could have caused him an instantaneous death.
  • One Police alone (30/01/2018, 12:06) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    It should be crime to have one police at any out station working especially over seas. OMG.. They clearly not prepared for the unexpected...Sad though..


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