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UPDATE: Police seek witnesses of fatal motor scooter accident

September 29th, 2012 | Tags: Brandon George scooter accident ICU peebles hospital
Brandon George, 18, succumbed to his injuries while a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Peebles Hospital. Photo: VINO's Team of Reporters
Medical personnel attend to the injured motorcyclist at the scene of the accident this morning, September 27, 2012. Photo: Provided
Medical personnel attend to the injured motorcyclist at the scene of the accident this morning, September 27, 2012. Photo: Provided
The motorcycle involved in the accident. Photo: Provided
The motorcycle involved in the accident. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) is asking anyone with information or witnesses of the fatal accident on the Sir Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway in the vicinity of Purcell Estate on September 27, 2012, to come forward and assist the investigations.

Brandon George, 18, of Huntum's Ghut died while a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Peebles Hospital following at accident involving a motor scooter and a pick-up truck. The teenager, who was the rider of the scooter, had reportedly suffered internal injuries, including damaged liver. One of his arms was also reportedly broken.

"Police enquiries continue, but anyone with information, or persons who may have witnessed the collision, are requested to contact the Police non-emergency number: 311, or speak to any Police Officer," a press release from the RVIPF stated.

The release also stated that the collision occurred on the Eastbound carriageway of the Sir Walter Francis Drive, near to “One Mart”. "Officers reported that Mitsubishi Pickup PV18629, driven by Answorth Eusebe, 35, and motor scooter MC809 had collided, causing the rider of the scooter, to be thrown to the ground...Despite being treated at the scene by an EMS team, George suffered injuries that required immediate removal to Peebles Hospital," the release further stated.

According to a source close to the situation, hospital officials were contemplating taking the patient to Jamaica but had decided to monitor him for a couple of days after which a decision would have been made as to whether he would have remained hospitalised here.

The accident had occured around 9 A.M and had caused a major build-up of traffic as police conducted their investigations.

Virgin Islands News Online will continue to keep you updated as more information comes in.

117 Responses to “UPDATE: Police seek witnesses of fatal motor scooter accident”

  • Pat (27/09/2012, 10:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no another one?
  • bad sign (27/09/2012, 10:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope he is ok my prayers!.
  • Confucius (27/09/2012, 11:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I spoke to a man three weeks ago whom I personally witnessed pulling out directly in front of a scooter that was traveling at the proper speed limit along the highway. It just so happened that we were heading to the same place. When I saw him in the parking lot, I asked him why he didn't let the scooter pass. He said, "I hate dem tings", and walked away.

    Keep your eyes open and you will see it happen all too frequently. Vehicles of all kinds routinely pull out in front of scooters and cut them off.

    We all complain that the kids on scooters have no respect. I think it is also fair to say that many car and truck drivers often demonstrate very little respect for their fellow human beings who just happen to be riding scooters!
    • Craziness (27/09/2012, 12:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I have to agree with you on this one. I think that it is totally wrong for this kind of behavior towards the scooter riders.
      • Choochoo (27/09/2012, 17:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        More often that not the scooters are the ones who drive past you thru traffic with no regard for safety not wearing helmets, just swoosh by especially with traffic on both sides causing persons in automobiles to likely get into accidents.
    • Truth (27/09/2012, 20:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thank you and well said it is their means of transportation if the are speeding that's where I can see you being upset but at the proper speed Strupes some people to damn wicked
  • rozay (27/09/2012, 11:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The pick up.truck wrong.I. Say so.
  • True (27/09/2012, 11:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thats a scooter rider not a motorcyclist!
    • The Mechanic (27/09/2012, 14:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      A scooter is a MOTORCYCLE with step-through frame and a platform for the operator's feet...see wikipedia for your answer.
      • True (27/09/2012, 18:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Only an idiot believes what anyone can put online! A motorbike is not automatic it has gears a scooter has automatic or step through gears.
  • liat 541 (27/09/2012, 12:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i Wonder if he was wearing a helmet?...i hope so...
  • Farmer Brown (27/09/2012, 13:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I really think the scooter riders need to ride more carefully when switching from lane to lane and the vehicle drivers need to be more careful because the road or highway is meant to share for us all.
  • God is Good (27/09/2012, 14:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let us pray for him. He is in urgent need of A+ blood. O Blood type can also give also. If anyone is willing to give please go to the hospital lab. God will bless you.
  • hmmm (27/09/2012, 14:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    anyone know whats his name?
  • Facts (27/09/2012, 16:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    People remember to always be conscious at all times when driving on the road if you hit someone while driving and you are in the wrong you will get the jail for a very long time and layers cannot help you and you will never be able to drive again the government will take away your licence that will be the end of that for you hearing that is very scary right? Well, face it and drive with care for yourselves and others
    • Migoman (27/09/2012, 17:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Dios Mioo.. You ever heard of the term PUNCTUATION MARKS?????????????????? USE UMMMM
    • Well Sah (28/09/2012, 10:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thank you Migoman. The person dont know nothing about commas or full stops. One long xxx sentence. geesshhh man
  • man down (27/09/2012, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    me hear dem say he got internal bleeding me on me kneens prayin for he mehson
  • good to go (27/09/2012, 18:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    gosh at least he would get good care in JAMDOWN
  • queenlishois (27/09/2012, 18:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    My prayers r with you son
  • ChanChan (27/09/2012, 18:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get Well Brandon..
    • BAY YUTE (27/09/2012, 23:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      could not believe when I heard the news My sincere condolences to family and friends of the Brodo
    • call (27/09/2012, 23:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      too late the angles in heaven called him home
  • rozay (27/09/2012, 18:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    u guys always tend to blame the scoter riders every single time but this situation going put ayo to the test
    the scoter was coming up the high way and the the pick up truck was coming out of one mark ................. that could of been avoided but car drivers dont respect the scooter riders
    • Huh???? (28/09/2012, 00:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hold on rosey are you on planet earth??? The scooter riders (not saying this young man) 95% of the times drive recklessly and has no respect for drivers nor pedestrians.
  • driver (27/09/2012, 19:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this person that was driving the truck drives very stupid all the time, he got in a accident with me sometime ago, and actually beg me not to call the police, another drier started to curse him cause he nearly run him down, trust me that man is ignorant to the highest
    • @driver (27/09/2012, 20:54) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      I remember that same man hit my jeep and was giving me hell to go insurance to fix my jeep...he drives reckless and then he was trying to lie to the police officer to say that I had hit him and he was trying to tell me where to send my jeep to get fixed....well I had to take him to court.....I feel so sorry for this young man's family......that man don't need to be driving at all!!!!!!
      • Oh O (28/09/2012, 06:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I wonder if this is the same person who had accident with me too. Describe him... sounds like we need him off the streets. Check his records.... how many accidents.....
      • (26/07/2021, 17:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Shut the hell up
  • huntum's ghut (27/09/2012, 19:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brandon just died, Hold your heads up PUNTE and PAM the Ghut is with you all in this hard time
  • huntum's ghut (27/09/2012, 19:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brandon just died, Hold your heads up PUNTE and PAM the Ghut is with you all in this hard time
  • Tt (27/09/2012, 20:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP
  • sad (27/09/2012, 20:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm sadden by this news...my condelences to the family.
  • Saic (27/09/2012, 20:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So very sorry. Condolences.......
  • Sigh (27/09/2012, 20:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dats so sad! I pray for everyone who knows him. Nothing hurts more den losing a loved one
  • Angry (27/09/2012, 21:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That dude who run down the boy is a real jacka$$. He always driving fast and stupid round the place talking bout he hustling selling coconut. I wonder if he thinks now the couple dollars he was gonna make selling them is worth the young boys life and the pain and suffering his family is going thru. He has no consideration for other drivers on the road. I had to swerve from hitting him on two occasions cause he just darted out in front of me. I don't know why he still has his licence, it needs to be revoked. He just a damn nuisance!!!!
  • @confucious (27/09/2012, 21:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe that does happen but what i can attest to is a lot of times the scooters drive so sporadically and forming styles swerving through you sometimes can't even judge the next move they are going to make and they don't look out for persons exiting vehicles or crossing. I understand this young man however seemed to be in the right.
    My prayers for this family i am so shocked.
  • dude (27/09/2012, 21:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have never seen a proper helmet,well a few,they should have full face helmets,most kids wear the cool helmets with the strap undone,some even wear full faced but have them on top pf their heads,some o helelmets at all.madness,you hit concrete at 30 mph with an unprotected head you gone messon,I know, I survived once,get a grip guys before more of you die the same way.
    Where is the edication for these kids,where are the authorities on the law...
  • WELLSA (27/09/2012, 21:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brandon ANGELS flying with you all now, the pain im feeling in my chest not trying to come to grips that you left us as a FAMILY, FRIEND AND THE HUNTUM'S GHUT FAMILY......... What more can i said may your soul rest in peace Brandon your pain you was feeling has stop, the almighty knows best, i dont want to say good bye Brandon but rest on Brandon.. I SHALL BE MISSING YOU...
  • Confucius (27/09/2012, 21:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    My sincere condolences to family and friends of the young man. Such a shame. Gone far too soon and without his full potential realized!
  • WAKE UP (27/09/2012, 22:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This should be a wake up call to the LEGISLATORS to CHANGE THE LAW FOR SCOOTER/MOTOR CYCLE DRIVERS!!! I understand BVI had banned it before and they need to do that again. BVI needs to Ban motorcycles period or raise the age to 40 years or something. Too many of the young riders riding without helmets cutting in and out of traffic riding dangerously...too many drivers not paying attention to the road.. On a motorcycle the whole human body is exposed...motorcycle injuries are the worst!!...Raphael died, Chris son died, now this dude and who else I haven't named. How many more youths need to die on these motorcycles before we wake up??? Parents stop trying to give you children everything they want. If you love them you will give them what they need.
    • Cozy (27/09/2012, 23:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Don't forget Shane son almost lost his life. Where is the young man's shoes in the pic? Was he riding with slippers? Even in a gym you can't wear slippers. Condolences to his family. About time the cops crack down on these scooters. You see one at every turn more or less without a helmet and skylacking. Not at all saying this was the case with this young man. It certainly is an indication something needs to be done.
    • Fed up (28/09/2012, 09:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I totally agree with you. I personally am sick of them. I believe the time has come to ban these scooters. It is so bad now that when you hear one of them died you just dont care.
    • EEG (28/09/2012, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late young man and may he r.i.p. @WAKE UP, from most accounts, it seems that the scooter rider was not riding wrecklessly, does that have any place in your reasoning? Persons have recounted that the pickup driver drives wrecklessly, so it appears that he could have hit into anyone else in his path. Does that still warrant the banning of scooters/motor cycles/bicycles from operating on the roads? The roads are for all who use them in a legal way. We need to respect each others rights more in this place.
  • zoe (27/09/2012, 22:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    tears tears tears
  • sad sad sad (27/09/2012, 22:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brandon RIP
  • smh! (27/09/2012, 23:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I honestly would like to know why do ppl leave these negative comments in times like these. Smh! Put your self in a family member or close friends shoes right now!!!! Jah........Rip Brandon!
    • JJ (28/09/2012, 09:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      If it's CONSTRUCTIVE negative comments its because we don't want another family to grieve the way they grieving.
  • my my (27/09/2012, 23:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    thanks for the picture vino i know this dude
  • fox news (27/09/2012, 23:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    My sincere condolences to young George family and friends. His life was far tooooooo short!
  • Family Friend (28/09/2012, 00:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is such sad news, my heart is breaking. May god comfort his mother and father is this most difficult time. I can’t get over the news.
  • Rhon (28/09/2012, 00:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.i.p. Brandon. My condolences goes out to Pam and Punte and the rest of his family. Sad to hear this news.
  • SHARA PARLIN (28/09/2012, 07:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    OH NO CAN’T BELIEVE I WOKE UP TO THIS SAD NEWS..RIP
  • JJ (28/09/2012, 07:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just prayed for his family and thoes left behind, this is a dream defeered
  • sad (28/09/2012, 08:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    my heart goes out to his mother!!! Stay strong..
  • Liane (28/09/2012, 10:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am disgusted that anyone would actually take the time to write that they simply don’t care when “one of them” dies! Really? I believe that thoroughly hateful comment indicates the author’s complete lack of compassion for all other human beings and not just scooter riders. Absolutely despicable!

    I am a 58 year old woman. I ride a scooter because it makes sense to ride a scooter! I use very little gas, I can always find a parking spot and I don’t need to take a big old SUV into Road Town just to do my grocery shopping! Scooters are environmentally friendly and they are economical. I believe more people in the BVI need to show a little responsibility and start riding scooters whenever possible. Our roads do not need to be so congested with everyone riding around in huge cars, trucks and SUVS with ONE person in the car! Show a little common sense and some concern for the environment!

    People are always condemning the young people for riding like speed demons. They complain that they dart in and out of traffic and they don’t wear their helmets. I would like to ask, WHERE are the riding schools to educate and teach the young people how to ride safely? There are driving schools for beginners. Where are the riding schools? If you are going to legalize any sort of motor vehicle, then I believe government and society at large has an obligation to EDUCATE young people as to the proper use of that vehicle. They also have an obligation to enforce the laws. ALL the laws!

    Are most of you aware that you can't even buy a proper helmet on Tortola?

    While riding my scooter into town from West End, I have never once made the trip that I didn’t see someone talking or texting on their cell phones! The very people who condemn the kids break the law ALL the time!

    STOP blaming the kids! How do you expect them to behave when you force them to teach themselves to ride, without any adult supervision or input. They are KIDS for crying out loud. They are behaving like kids. When you have kids teaching kids, the result is chaos! How could anyone expect otherwise?

    Instead of bashing the kids, why not try to HELP them? Not everyone can afford a car. Many of the kids, can afford a good scooter if they save their money. This allows them the mobility required if we hope for them to find a job and to contribute to society. Just lay off the kids already. They need our help, not our disdain!

    My deepest condolences to Brandon George’s family. Such a tragedy. Such a terrible loss.
    • Ndigo Naka (28/09/2012, 11:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Liane, I thank you for that soulful comment. We have a long way to go in becoming a mature BVI society. We need all hands on deck, those who are positive and can influence change for the better...our voices need to be heard above the din of nonsense that unfortunately tend to dominate when incidents like this happen. I too would like to see a driving school for scooter riders, more responsible use of protective gear, and better options in ensuring that motorbikes are legal on the road. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments, and keep on being environmentally conscious and drive safe on your bike, and may God protect you from heartless drivers in their four-wheeled vehicles.

      My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
      • Liane (28/09/2012, 13:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I have written to government in the past and offered to help start a scooter safety school. My offer fell on deaf ears. Obviously, it is not something I can do on my own. We need adult volunteers and a location to hold the training sessions, both classroom and practical. A large paved parking lot is what is needed. Unfortunately, it seems very few people really care or see the need.

        I will make the offer again and if anyone is seriously interested in getting a scooter safety training school started, I have the books from my MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course that I took in Florida several years ago. Much of the contant is applicable but some will have to be rewritten to suit BVI laws, terrain and the various dangers. I can be contacted at 495-4168.
        • really (28/09/2012, 19:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          lol.. most of these young men are not interested in attending a scooter safety school. If you doubt me start one and see how many of them turn up. The only how you wlll have a big turn out if it is mandatory and it will still not help the problem. You know why? They love drving fast and reckless. They love the 'HIGH" they get from it. And they believe nothing can happen to them.
  • sorry (28/09/2012, 11:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm sooooooooo sorry for the family of this boy and his girlfriend.
  • Bug-Deh (28/09/2012, 11:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well said Liane, well said!
  • hey (28/09/2012, 19:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    going out to from brian from eshs family
  • Ning (28/09/2012, 20:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP & my deepeest condolences goes out to friends & family.Maybe bikers should rally in his memory & promote motorcylce awareness,maybe his death could also prevent others.
  • rattie (28/09/2012, 22:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope his mother stays strong
  • car talk (29/09/2012, 00:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    me aint wah to hear talk bout banning bikes wy ayo dont banned cars dem kill people to???
  • police ifficer west end (29/09/2012, 00:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope this matter is properly investigated
  • george w. touch (29/09/2012, 08:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whether police is to blame, the driver or emergency medical services all I know is a young talented yute has died tragically and that is the main issue. RIP B
  • so so (29/09/2012, 08:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ONLY GODS KNOWS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED
  • words (29/09/2012, 12:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Words cannot describe the sadness of the family but god is still in control
  • we the people (29/09/2012, 12:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we want to say to the family of the young man from our family to yours, have our deepest condolences on this lost!
  • a friend from the guth (29/09/2012, 12:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I still don't believe brandon is gone
  • stop it (29/09/2012, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have read many of these comments, here and on the other sites, some are very sympathetic while others are very insulting in this a time of much lost for the family.

    Those haters on the other sites put yourself in the shoes of this family. VINO big ups again for your normal responsible journalism.
  • curios (29/09/2012, 14:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    could some one please tell me a health young man fall off his bike and die+
  • help help help (29/09/2012, 19:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please help the police we cannot allow this cold blood murder to go like this!
  • Star (29/09/2012, 23:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    No one knows the hour of departure from this life until the moment has crept upon us. May his soul rest in peace and may his family and friends find comport in knowing that they had the opportunity to love him eventhough it was only for a short time.
  • JC (30/09/2012, 05:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    brandon's death has made me sad
  • Daniel Davies (30/09/2012, 16:57) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I did not know you personally but rest in peace and condolences to the family. Rest assured that he is in the Hands of the good Lord, our father.
  • jack (30/09/2012, 23:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so young so innocent so soon
  • rest (30/09/2012, 23:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it was said before but R.I.P Brandon.
  • clear the air (01/10/2012, 08:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am still confused with this accident. If that scooter had ran into that truck, the scooter would have had more damage and it would have been more mangled...something is not clear to me!!
  • always (03/10/2012, 07:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    One thing i know for sure is whenever I see brandon on his bike he always wore a helmet..
  • friend (03/10/2012, 16:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i will see you again in heaven brandon


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