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Pedestrian hit on crosswalk

The woman about to be taken to Peebles Hospital. Photo: Carmelita Jameison/VINO
The driver of the Jeep Wrangler is being questioned by police. Photo: VINO
The driver of the Jeep Wrangler is being questioned by police. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A woman walking on the pedestrian crossing this evening Friday March 2, 2012 was hit by a Jeep Wrangler in the vicinity of UMI Fashions. The accident occurred around 7:20 pm.

When Virgin Islands News Online arrived on the scene, the victim was on a stretcher. She appeared to be conscious as she was rushed to Peebles Hospital.

The Wrangler was travelling in the westerly direction. The driver is currently being questioned by officers.

An update will be provided as details become available.

17 Responses to “Pedestrian hit on crosswalk ”

  • Just Checking (02/03/2012, 20:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was that fashion show still going on?
    • critic (02/03/2012, 21:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      how them could allow action man's sister to keep a show long the road? this is a major distraction for drivers
    • facts for ayo (03/03/2012, 00:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      nope the fashion show by umi was long gone like two hours after the accident, so get you all facts straight
      • court (03/03/2012, 10:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I see another site had blogs with crap about the umi fashion show was going on when the accident happen that is such a damm lie I hope debbie suing
        • yellow man (03/03/2012, 23:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          for real s these people spread too much propaganda..I was at the umi fashion show and it ended waaaaaaaaaaaaaay before the accident. why do people like to make up gossip???
    • Guest (03/03/2012, 00:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      No it wasn't because I passed there a little after 7 and there was no visible stage nor lights no people nothing so I figure it had begun and finished. I passed back in the area after 8 and saw a siren of either the ambulance or police (couldn't tell because I was a bit far in traffic). Took about 3 - 5 mins to get to the crosswalk where the grey jeep was in the road no lights which I found strange and only reading the newsites realize what had occurred.
  • Well my jumbie jack (02/03/2012, 21:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God I home cus I ain't know what going on on the road tonight. Everybody be safe, drive safe and walk safe
    • pp (04/03/2012, 00:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      me sorry for this driver as the traffic regulations states that once the pedestrian is crossing all vehicle must stop....so sorry for the driver!!!!
  • zoe (03/03/2012, 00:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    goodness what is going on
  • my lord (03/03/2012, 00:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    all concern needs to learn the rules of the road when it comes to a cross walk....and we should not jump to conclusion before we hear from the police!!!
  • west side (03/03/2012, 01:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am just happy she is alive
  • Crank Shaft (03/03/2012, 15:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing wrong with the show there. All they need to do is have a crossing guard at that area each time they have the show so people can't talk nonsense. Show or no show, cars and pedestrians are very careless on that particular cross walk. Some cars don't stop at all even if they see someone already on the crossing and some pedestrians just jump out without checking the traffic. A crossing guard/traffic cop should be there at all peak times, show or no show. They should be down by Pussers and Chad's Icecream/WF taxi stand area as well monitoring traffic and pedestrians crossing
    • _________________ (04/03/2012, 08:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Crossing guard go from here 'crank sharft' with your piss! The show has no relationship to the accident so stop trying to link them.
  • ooooo (04/03/2012, 09:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this particular cross walk needs better lighting...a man lost his life there a few years ago
  • take me home (04/03/2012, 11:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is that blood in the road in that last pic?????
  • she the cat mother (05/03/2012, 09:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let me add that both drivers and pedestrian must be vigilant and keep their eyes on the road. I see drivers texting while driving and I see pedestrians crossing the road while on their cell phones.


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