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UPDATE: Did alcohol play a role in ‘Elevator Road’ accident?

- one of the motorists in accident was suspected to be under influence of alcohol
November 29th, 2020 | Tags: SUV Motor Scooter Accident Elevator Road injured
Public spirited persons attend to the injured persons at the scene of the accident on 'Elevator Hill' on November 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
The accident on 'Elevator Road' on November 28, 2020, involved a motor scooter and an SUV. Photo: Team of Reporters
The accident on 'Elevator Road' on November 28, 2020, involved a motor scooter and an SUV. Photo: Team of Reporters
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) attend to one of the injured men in an ambulance. Photo: Team of Reporters
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) attend to one of the injured men in an ambulance. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police are reportedly investigating whether alcohol may have played a role in the accident on ‘Elevator Road’ that resulted in two persons receiving multiple injuries on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police are reportedly investigating whether alcohol may have played a role in the accident on ‘Elevator Road’ that resulted in two persons receiving multiple injuries on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Police are reportedly investigating whether alcohol may have played a role in the accident on ‘Elevator Road’ that resulted in two persons receiving multiple injuries on Saturday, November 28, 2020.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, one of the persons in the black Ford Truck Explorer that collided with a motor scooter was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.

Police sources have confirmed those reports but did not state whether any blood alcohol level’ tests’ were done and whether charges have been laid.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, persons witnessed that one of the persons in the vehicle was unable “hold his balance” when attempting to stand after coming out the vehicle.

Eyewitnesses also said the man had “a very strong stench” on his breath.

See previous article published November 28, 2020

2 injured in accident involving SUV & motor scooter on 'Elevator Road'

Two persons were taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with injuries following an accident involving an SUV and a motor scooter sometime after 4:00pm today, Saturday, November 28, 2020.

The accident took place on what is referred to as the upper 'Elevator Road', on the main island of Tortola.

It is unclear what were the circumstances that resulted in the mishap; however, the motor scooter appeared to have been hit with the front of the SUV.

Photos and videos sent to our newsroom showed two males lying on the ground.

A number of persons were also on the scene checking on the men before an ambulance arrived.

We will bring more details as they come in.

28 Responses to “UPDATE: Did alcohol play a role in ‘Elevator Road’ accident?”

  • Look Out (28/11/2020, 21:26) Like (12) Dislike (13) Reply
    SUV was at fault, he was not holding his side of the road, he came up the hill speeding swerving on the opposite side of the road and ran straight in the scooter.
    • cool story (28/11/2020, 22:52) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
      Unless you was there stop speculating
      • Another Eye witness (28/11/2020, 23:26) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
        Lookout is correct
      • @ cool story (29/11/2020, 16:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        what completion is the driver recall during the lockdown another european violated curfew and tell the people the outcome of
        that matter
    • homegrown (29/11/2020, 08:31) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      @Look out
      Were you there?
    • really ? (29/11/2020, 09:39) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
      You sure about that cause the street say that scooter rider was escaping something else that likely would have landed him at the same venue he is now .
      • Same S**t I’m hearing (29/11/2020, 12:04) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
        Heard the same thing from my reliable street CI. Dude on the scooter got spooked by someone/something that was after him and he was trying to get away and crashed.
    • @ look out (29/11/2020, 11:59) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      So you happen to be there at the exact time to witness the entire accident?
  • huh (28/11/2020, 22:42) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    You mean tread fall?
    • huh (29/11/2020, 05:14) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
      Nobody fall - the bike hit the SUV at the top section of the Elevator. The tread on the tires was good on all the vehicles.
      It is happening all over Tortola - a couple of weeks ago at Maya Cove, then on the Francis Drake Highway, also at Beef Island airport, and at the Government Admin complex - them all have to go to Peebles Hospital.
      • resident (29/11/2020, 09:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Were you there?
      • @ huh (29/11/2020, 13:48) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        Thredfall is the name of the area as you approach Elevator Hill.
        • hody hody ho (30/11/2020, 15:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          I think that @huh knows that - his/her post used all the odd names that persons trying to change to new names - Maya Cove, Francis Drake Highway, Beef Island airport, the Government Admin Complex and Peebles Hospital all have new names that nobody can remember. Palm Grove Park is another one with a new name that nobody knows.
    • JA (29/11/2020, 08:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      @huh
      Yes
  • Servant of the Most High God in Christ (29/11/2020, 04:14) Like (6) Dislike (19) Reply
    I am sadden by yet are other injuries involving moto cycles and vehicle on B.V.I traffic. I am appealing to the motoring to take more caution in driving and cycling on the road way. Respect the Traffic Laws of the land. More so respect God and neighbors right of way.
    This third decade of this New Millenium is very crucial a time in times. Most people in this world do not have any clue of the criticalness of the time. we now are facing. Because of same, we need to wisely seek God's protection urgently. There are real aliens, Satan and his host of demons, through the world and among us for destructive purposes. Tik Tok, Tic Tok, what time is it on the B.V.I? It is time to honestly and wisely God, the sure protector against our adversary.
    JESUS WAY IS GOD'S WAY OF LOVE. GOD'S WAY OF LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY OF HUMAN'S LIFE SECURITY. AMEN.
  • Well Sir (29/11/2020, 05:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This scooter accident thing cool for a while it starts again may God help those young people
  • @Servant of the Most High God in Christ (29/11/2020, 09:54) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    There is no such word as criticalness. It should have been criticality in the sense of your writing.
  • visibility poor (29/11/2020, 10:05) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those bushes need cutting pronto....come on vip
    • @ visibility poor (29/11/2020, 13:50) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Drove there recently and thought the same thing about the bush. It’s neglected and needs to be cut immediately.
  • Truthfully Speaking (29/11/2020, 10:08) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    We are living in what The Holy Bible prophesied as the end times. It is a known fact that as we humans becomes more wealrhy materially, we focus less on our Creator and involved ourselves in various activities that bring us more physical pleasures. We are a few weeks from the climax of the christmas annual season, which is six days before the coming new year first day. Pleasurous anxieties are rising in the minds of most people. The traps of our chief adversary (Satan) are filled with enticing worthless baits. Be cautious. Tomorrow will come. The sun will again rise in the east as it daily does. Breathe in some fresh B.V.I air. Breathe out slowly. Think wisely. Slow down. Let the future come to us, We should not unwisely attempt alter God's plans for our safety. Let's exercise precious patient. Drive responsibly, for yours and ours good. God loves, and heartily cares for us all.
    • @Truthfully speaking (29/11/2020, 12:31) Like (14) Dislike (47) Reply
      the bible is manmade BS - get with the program
      • Real ignorant (30/11/2020, 12:23) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        You sound so ignorant. The day will come when the Bible will be your only comfort and hope.
  • Click clock (29/11/2020, 12:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Def the result of bottle use. May have been a shaken bottle or pour from a bottle. Shaking the bottle is probably more believable here.
  • tretretrete (29/11/2020, 15:23) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    There never blamed the white people even wen it there faults rigth in there face ...black people hmmmm ...
  • dem (29/11/2020, 17:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heard no brakes, just the crash
  • local girl (30/11/2020, 10:59) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    My great grandmother who is 93 had me cracking up when my aunt was taking about it, she said it had to be the scooter rider did something to one of those up the island people and they voodoo him, I nearly pee myself.
  • @ Real Ignorant (30/11/2020, 20:46) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yes the bible will be the only comfort and hope for the Real Ignorant and CLUELESS.
    The Bible is the blue print for all the sin and evil in the world. The bible has been used to enslave the minds of the masses. Christianity is a political tool that keeps the masses of the world under the control of the ruling class. It was invented by the Romans ( The Flavians) for that specific purpose. Your Jesus Christ is nothing more than Caesar's Messiah. The only place he exists is in your mind. Go figure. Get a headache and throw a tantrum...Simpleton.


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