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Group of walkers mowed down by vehicle in Carrot Bay

- rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
Information just reaching our newsroom is that several persons were rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after they were mowed down by a vehicle while walking in the Carrot Bay area. Photo: VINO
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our newsroom is that several persons were rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after they were mowed down by a vehicle while walking in the Carrot Bay area this morning, May 5, 2022.

Our newsroom was told that at least four persons were taken to hospital.

The injured were among a group of persons doing their daily morning exercise walk.

Police have said the driver has been identified.

4 seriously injured

In a media release, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the accident took place around 6:15 am and that "four pedestrians, on an early morning walk, were struck by a vehicle.

"They were transported to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with serious injuries. Investigations are ongoing," the RVIPF said.

More details to come.

38 Responses to “Group of walkers mowed down by vehicle in Carrot Bay”

  • asura (05/05/2022, 08:16) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    I knew this will happen sooner or later with those bad roads and carless drivers
    • Hmmmm (05/05/2022, 18:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      you ain"t know nothing stop itplz, stop speaking things that is wrong over the country and then waitng in the blues to say see i told you so , yes i aggree thats the roads are bad ,what called that young man had , what prom him to take up his parents vehicle and knowing that he has no licience are ensurrance we all always looking away from what and who ,wrong is wrong period. i am just saying , its nothing about you but your choice of words
  • Excuse me!!! (05/05/2022, 08:28) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    What in the world!!!! I hope these details makes a little ssnse, i mean running down persons don't make sense but please help me understand. I wish the victims a speedy recovery
  • hmmm (05/05/2022, 08:47) Like (1) Dislike (41) Reply
    The racism start?
  • My Goodness (05/05/2022, 09:16) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    The territory is waking up to all kind of blows every day. The innocent is paying for the guilty.
  • WOW (05/05/2022, 09:18) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    Were they wearing reflective gear?
  • black history (05/05/2022, 09:38) Like (4) Dislike (34) Reply
    We still haven't paid the obeah man, let Andrew free so he can pay
  • My God (05/05/2022, 09:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Have mercy on us Lord ????????????????????????????????????????????????
  • no no no (05/05/2022, 09:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Did the person loose control of the vehicle or was it a wellful act. I hope it is not a wellful act, because this generation seems to be getting crazy or just acting crazy.
  • dangerous (05/05/2022, 09:45) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Condolences to the injured. Doing ANYTHING on Tortola's crumbling paved and unpaved roads is dangerous 24-7. There is no solution to this problem except thousands of sleeping policemen or dips every 400 yards on all roads with concrete barriers at each end of the speed bump or dip.
  • Bulldawg (05/05/2022, 09:49) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    OMG..so sad.
    Its safer to walk in parks or on a beach.
  • Hmm (05/05/2022, 10:22) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    What kind of psychopath just runs down a whole group of people?

    I hope this person is found and given the max punishment under the law.
  • WHAT!!! (05/05/2022, 10:40) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    I hope everyone is OK.
    This group was walking in the morning but so many are walking at night in dark clothes and no lights, I am suprised that these people are not hit by a vehicle.
    • i know (05/05/2022, 11:54) Like (2) Dislike (17) Reply
      Outrageous how people can just walk on public roads and expect not to be hit. Stupid free people, exercising! Stay home and lock the door. Lol
      • smh (05/05/2022, 14:18) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
        Your comment is so stupid wish I could slap some sense into you....people are free to exercise when they want I'm sure thy were taking precautions...please go inside and lock your door from spewing nonsense
      • @i know (05/05/2022, 17:04) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        There’s always one brainless, idiot blogger in the pack and you have advanced to first place on the list!
      • @i know (05/05/2022, 17:26) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        I'm guessing sarcasm isn't a thing here...
  • bvi (05/05/2022, 11:02) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Y’all blame the roads the scooter riders but it has always bin the drivers
  • Wickedness & Jealousy (05/05/2022, 11:04) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Whoever did this should be locked up for attempted murder. Lot of wicked people in this place.
  • WOW (05/05/2022, 11:07) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Homegrown terrorist?
  • green flag (05/05/2022, 11:09) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    Mayson ayo hurry up and pay that man his 83000 dollars
  • Madea (05/05/2022, 11:41) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Were they locals or not? You know what I'm saying. Maybe 1 hit but 4 - sounds deliberate.
  • vi (05/05/2022, 11:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am sorry to say but deal with whoever it is with no mercy
  • Madea (05/05/2022, 11:44) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Its not safe to live in VI - what with the murders and shooting at Bobby and Fish Bay in daylight hours and now walking. Lock the driver up. 1 is reckless but 4 is deliberate.
  • Walker (05/05/2022, 12:23) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply

    It is much safer to walk in a park or on a side road. Drive to capoons Bay and walk on the field. I walk on beef island old Airport road. No traffic. Walking on any highway road is very dangerous.
  • LEM (05/05/2022, 12:26) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    The driver was most likely texting. I walk all the time and everyone is on there phones even the scooter riders!
  • Been saying this for years... (05/05/2022, 12:31) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    maybe government will put sidewalks throughout the island for joggers, walkers and bikers. The island wants us to be healthier but won't give us the tools to do so. Hopefully the injured parties are okay
  • Uhhhhh (05/05/2022, 13:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who in their right minds would willfully mow down a group of seniors. People need to leave their cellphones in their bag when driving. Too many distractions in addition to dodging potholes, reckless scooter drivers and yard fowls.
    • Listen!! (06/05/2022, 09:42) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      A yard fowl almost took me out yesterday morning. His silly self flew across my windshield knowing full well he can't fly. Had me and my passenger in the car there screaming.
  • Safer walking on the Beach (05/05/2022, 16:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I feel much safer taking my daily walks on the beach.


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