Cyclist run down by car on James Walter Francis Drive
- Injured cyclist taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
A pedal cyclist was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital this morning, August 29, 2021, after he was struck while riding on the eastern carriageway of James Walter Francis Drive in the vicinity of the new B&F Medical building. Photo: Team of Reporters
Emergency Medical Technicians attending to the injured cyclist this morning, August 29, 2021. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear what were the circumstances surrounding the mishap, however, photos sent to our newsroom showed the man's cycle partially under a small car.
Emergency Service Technicians (EMTs) were seen attending to the injured cyclist a few yards away.
Other cyclists were seen on the scene.
Police were also noticed speaking to the driver of the car involved.
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26 Responses to “Cyclist run down by car on James Walter Francis Drive”
Hon. Rymer this is why I am writing this. I wish to again bring to your attention that there are persons who are holding driver's licenses within the territory who have obtained them through fraudulent means. Here is how it works. These people are sold certificates of completion of written, cone, and road tests even though they have not taken the said tests (Some have paid between $500 and $1000 for these certificates of completion) The persons then take these certificates to the DMV where they go through the normal process of obtaining a drivers license. So how do these people obtain these certificates and how is the process so easily done? Sir, start internally then work your way to the persons who are resonsible to ceritify the completion of these tests. When I see accidents like these where perosns are injured I cannot keep quiet. Dont atke my words for it people out there know what I have written here is true and names are known. Thsi have been going on for a long time know but start with persons who have obtained there drivers licence within the last two years. Asked them the date they took their tests, who was the agent who ceritfied thier success and the name of the driving school they went with. I hope VINO will print this.
I also had a passion riding scooter responsibly around the BVI to clear my mind but again I concluded that the risk out weights the benefits. It appears and there is a perception that virtually everybody riding a scooter is a nuisance to the public, even if you are wearing your helmet and following the rules.
I do not know what happened here Noh am I judging the driver, but clearly there is no one educating the public about what to do when they see someone riding on a bike and what precautions to take to avoid knocking them over.
WE NEED HELP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT…
They willfull run them down and call foulplay..some time ago a motorist treaten a cyleist to run him off the road.
Whether they have licence they people dont care.even the very police running them down off their bikes and that is bad..deal with them justly..they are uor son and daugthers..
The road minister ..election soon round the corner you will need these same young peoplere.ember the help put you there...
No one is above the law.you were once young too and you never did thing right all the time...tell to spot running down the people children..this is geting out of hand..
When they fininsh they oh he had no licence or insiranceinsurance..
But guest what the other mortorist even drive sometime with out proper take a chance hopimg they dont get caught..
A lot of evil is being done to these bike..an
God will entervine and hold us accountable
Watch...vengence us my sayth the lord
Huricane irma..maria ..the aunt coming next all because of the qicked dealing in this terriitory
Too many drivers drive holding cell phones.
Too many drivers drive on video calls.
Too many drivers drive and text.
The police need to intervene.