UPDATE: Police investigating circumstances in boating death
Preliminary reports indicate that after 6:30pm yesterday, a 21-foot speed boat entitled ‘1-800-Collect’ was heading out of White Bay with the captain and passenger onboard when, for reasons unknown at this time, both occupants were ejected from the vessel. Assistance was provided by boaters in the area to transport the two passengers to Road Town to seek medical attention.
Upon arrival at Peebles Hospital, Chaim Todman was unresponsive and was shortly after pronounced dead. The boat captain was in stable condition and continues to receive treatment at Peebles Hospital.
The speed boat sustained damage in the incident. Police are liaising with the family of the deceased while continuing investigations into the matter.
See previous story posted September 2, 2013:
UPDATE: Outpouring of grief on passing of speedboat ace, Todman
- deceased leaves young baby, legal woes behind
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An outpouring of grief and disbelief took over last evening, September 1, 2013 following the injury and subsequent death of Chaim Todman, 34, which occurred near the sister isle of Jost Van Dyke.
Facebook grief and disbelief
"No no no Chaim Todman u was at my business yesterday telling how far i could make it and now it hurt me cause u leave with good words in my heart Good friends come and good friend go but u always be in my mind cause your in a better place To all family and friends stay strong Musa Claxton. I feel your pain," read the comments from one friend on Todman's Facebook page on hearing the news of his death.
Another stated, "Dread My Heart Hurting!!. . . To Know We Was Jus Together Last Night Having A Drink & Partying. . . And Now To Hear This Hurtful News. . . . U Will B Truly Missed. . . RIP Sighhh."
“I am so much shock, I just get rid of a headache now I get back another one...just barely a month ago we were in church christening his son...I have known him forever at least 25 years..,” was the reaction from another friend.
Yet another read, “I'm at a lost for words...as I stand in disbelief that you are really gone...my heart cries with such hurt and pain from the news of your passing...but the father has called you home...RIP until we meen again, it was a pleasure to have known you...To your family especially your mom, pre and your beautiful new son...hold on to Gods unchanging hands and may you find comfort there...RIP....”
And so they continued.
Close friends left the island of Tortola yesterday to attend a fun day and boating event but this exercise was subsequently cancelled, according to sources.
While details of the incident remain sketchy, it is understood that Todman’s close friend, Mustafa Claxton, 27, was also involved in the accident and is currently in stable condition receiving medical treatment at Peebles Hospital.
Claxton is said to have received injuries to the head, according to hospital sources. Reports indicate that the duo was swept overboard by a wave
Todman, who had only celebrated his 34th birthday a little over two weeks ago, was an avid power boat racer and was also involved in a previous boating accident in August 7, 2011 from which he fully recovered after receiving medical treatment.
Todman leaves to mourn, his girlfriend Preta and their 5-month old son along with numerous relatives and friends.
Legal woes
Todman and Claxton had both been fixtures at the Magistrate’s Court over the past several months after being levelled with several gun and drug related charges along with two other men stemming from an alleged April 2012 incident. The men have all denied the charges.
Claxton was also charged separately with assault earlier this year in conjunction with another man in another matter involving a missing samurai sword. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges.
See previous story posted September 1, 2013:
One dead in boat mishap at JVD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that one person is dead and another injured following a boat accident at Jost Van Dyke some time this afternoon, September 1, 2013.
Information regarding the circumstances of the accident is sketchy at this time but hospital sources have confirmed that one person is dead and another injured.
The dead man has reportedly been identified as Chaim Todman while the injured person is said to be Mustafa Claxton, who is reportedly listed as being in a stable condition.
Virgin Islands News Online is working on more details to this story.
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61 Responses to “UPDATE: Police investigating circumstances in boating death”
So sad that one passed is chaim classmate the other one my friend stable and the other two friends pull through wow. Why why hear my cry why why/
My thing is that I just dont know what does be the problem with these men not paying social security knowing that their wives and kids would benefit from it if they pass away.
People, please note that I am not speaking about Chaim. Just a general comment.
Its still safe for boating and sunday limes, (Just have to be careful) sometimes the water is perfect and we want to push the boat to its limit "but" Just have to be careful. I know its all party and drinking and having fun, but still (Just have to be careful) The captain who run's the boat or drive the car to party were drinking and crazy fun is taken place should have a bit more responsible for himself and other "but" we do get carry away sometimes. at the end of the day (Just have to be careful). Its could have been any of us who like to party/boating we just Have to be careful.
R.I.P
Chaim
RIP Soldier your memories and legacy ive on...
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