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UPDATE: Child hit on crosswalk discharged from hospital

A school child was taken to Peebles Hospital on November 22, 2013 after she was struck on the crosswalk by a vehicle in Road Town. Police are seen here speaking to the driver of the vehicle involved. Photo: VINO
The incident reportedly occurred around 4 P.M. and in the full view of many school children and other passersby. Photo: VINO
The incident reportedly occurred around 4 P.M. and in the full view of many school children and other passersby. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The school child who was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road on Waterfront Drive, Road Town on November 22, 2013 has been discharged from hospital.

According to Police Information Officer, Diane Drayton the child suffered minor injuries and was discharged last evening.

Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online are that the student of the St George's Primary School was attempting to get to the other side of the road using the pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Clover's when she was struck.

See previous article posted November 22, 2013

School child hit on crosswalk

A school child was taken to Peebles Hospital this afternoon, November 22, 2013 after she was struck on the crosswalk by a vehicle in Road Town.

According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, the student of the St George's Primary School was crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Digicel on Waterfront Drive when she was hit.

The incident reportedly occurred around 4 P.M. and in the full view of many school children and other passersby.

Persons on the scene claimed that the child, who was said to be about 6 years of age, did not appear to be seriously hurt.

Police were promptly on the scene and were seen questioning the driver of the vehicle involved.

Virgin Islands Islands News Online is working on more details to this story.

31 Responses to “UPDATE: Child hit on crosswalk discharged from hospital”

  • Binocs (22/11/2013, 18:12) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope da little girl alright de people need to let da children dem cross da road and wait dere backside but I no da driver ain wilful
  • Marie (22/11/2013, 18:57) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Drive SLOW SLOW SLOW especially where crowds and schools are. Hope the child is o.k. and I know the driver was scared stiff.
  • qc (22/11/2013, 19:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope the driver was not on his cell
  • scatto (22/11/2013, 20:08) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    mark better put down some more of those $50,000 speed bumps around town.
    • Traffik Control (22/11/2013, 21:29) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Get your facts right. The price for Hon. Fraser speedbump at the airport was only 48,000.00. Mark would do such stupidness
    • RTO (23/11/2013, 08:49) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Mark speed bump in at Craft Alive was over $50,000
  • Drive safe (23/11/2013, 00:09) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    There are often cars illegally parked on on very close to these crossings which obscures the view for both pedestrians and drivers. Bring back supercop to ticket the offenders and make our roads safer.
  • Son of Scary Mary (23/11/2013, 00:40) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    That particular crossing is a major hazard and I for one am surprised nobody has been killed there. The planter and flowers make it very difficult for drivers to see adult pedestrians, let alone small children if approaching from the west.

    As pretty as it is, that planter needs to be removed so that drivers have a better line of sight.

    While I am at it, the crosswalk at Umi Fashions is constantly blocked by a big black SUV that the police seem unwilling or unable to do anything about. You cannot blame drivers if someone steps out onto the road from behind that hulk. How you supposed to see them? Come on man, give drivers a break!

    I drive from West every day into town and back home every night. Those two crosswalks terrify me as a driver. You can't see people! I am begging that somebody have the good sense to remove the planters at the one where the little girl got hit and for the police to finally do something about the person who is so special they think they can park directly in front of a crosswalk! I swear, one day I am going to go into town early and park my truck there. If I get a ticket or towed, I will fight it and I will NOT pay any fine. I will go to jail first! What good for the goose, good for the gander man!
  • back track (23/11/2013, 01:58) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    We the population fed up of this non sense with deeds drivers
  • high hope (23/11/2013, 02:04) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    The school child had early vacation?
  • TOLA MASIVE (23/11/2013, 09:14) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    I AM SO SORRY FOR THAT CHILD YOU SHOULD SUE THEM
    • Sandra (23/11/2013, 19:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That is why they have insurance. It was an accident remember. Hope the child will recover soon, so sad.
  • ta ta (23/11/2013, 09:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    th due respect, that particular crosswalk is a hot mess!
  • Lawman (23/11/2013, 09:51) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    The only conversation the police should have with the driver, "You are under arrest"! Judgment, suspend driving privileges and mandatory driver education class.
  • We Are One (23/11/2013, 12:31) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    I'm I correct in assuming the 6 child was crossing the street unaccompanied? If that's true the driver isn't the only one at fault. Not blaming the child...
  • Marie (23/11/2013, 19:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where were parents of the child? 6 years old is too young to be going around alone. The driver isn't the only one to blame. Speedy recovery for the little one.
  • persia (23/11/2013, 19:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Poor child...It must have been scary.
  • @@@@@@ (23/11/2013, 20:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heard she is out that is good news
  • cross (23/11/2013, 22:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    at that time of day people always at that spot catching ride n someone could have help the child to cross the road. teachers need to remind children at the end of the day how to cross the street n most of all the PARENTS need to train the kids how to cross to streets in a proper n safe way.. there is a stop look n listen to remember n one need to make sure that the driver(s) see you b4 u step down or in the street. thank God the kid is ok
  • RedStorm (24/11/2013, 08:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now people, I thought it was a norm that five year old and six year old just do them thing, I always observe those young children on the street without supervision of older Sibillings or parents. I have seen some in Greenland walking to and from school like they in them living room, just not paying any attention to traffic, and those in Huntum ghut is worst. Parents need to start picking up children from School. In Belle Vue young children late in the night walking on the road with school clothes on, well I assume them had late lesson , but parent need to take more care , we don't have serial killers or rapist here in the BVI but it is just time. Parent practice caution and care so that it become part of your life to support your children to and from school.
  • ABC (24/11/2013, 10:03) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    my prayers for a speedy recovering for the child was answered
  • Just observing (24/11/2013, 13:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a a positive step forward that opens the door for her to recover swifty....
  • Truth Hurts (25/11/2013, 09:06) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    these little monsters u all think is innocent,going be the end of a good society
  • So sad (27/11/2013, 05:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    hope the child is ok and recover fully!!!!!



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