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UPDATE: 2 police officers injured in accident @ The Bluffs

- officers were responding to a sudden death report
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that two officers sustained injuries, one serious and the other non-life threatening, when the vehicle they were in slammed into a light pole at The Bluffs last night. Photo: VINO
A vehicle with government licence plate, GV 0668, somehow ended up slamming head-on into a light pole at The Bluffs last night. Photo: VINO
A vehicle with government licence plate, GV 0668, somehow ended up slamming head-on into a light pole at The Bluffs last night. Photo: VINO
The entire light pole did not collapse; however, the lamp and solar panel came crashing down in what appears to be a lone-vehicle accident. Photo: VINO
The entire light pole did not collapse; however, the lamp and solar panel came crashing down in what appears to be a lone-vehicle accident. Photo: VINO
The front of the vehicle received damages. Photo: Team of Reporters
The front of the vehicle received damages. Photo: Team of Reporters
THE BLUFFS, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that two officers sustained injuries, one serious and the other non-life-threatening, when the vehicle they were in slammed into a light pole at The Bluffs last night.

According to the RVIPF, in a press release today, July 6, 2025, both officers are currently receiving medical care at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital (DDOSH).

It said the police vehicle involved sustained front-end damage.

Sudden death report

Acting Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool stated the officers were responding to a report of a sudden death in the district when the accident occurred.

"The injured officers are receiving the full support of the RVIPF during their recovery. Out of a need to balance transparency while maintaining investigative integrity, I am unable to give further details until the investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident is completed," Acting Commissioner Vanterpool added.

Police said more information would be provided as necessary.

See previous article published July 6, 2025

Gov't vehicle slams into light pole @ The Bluffs

A vehicle with government licence plate, GV 0668, somehow ended up slamming head-on into a light pole at The Bluffs last night.

Our roving reporter noticed the vehicle around 7:00 AM on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

The entire light pole did not collapse; however, the lamp and solar panel came crashing down in what appears to be a lone-vehicle accident.

If it's any consolation, the lamp was still working.

From all indications, police were on the scene.

It is unclear whether anyone was hurt, and the number of occupants of the vehicle at the time of the accident is unknown.

At a recent Question and Answer segment of the House of Assembly, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) revealed that a number of government vehicles are uninsured.

We will continue to follow this story and provide more details when received.

21 Responses to “UPDATE: 2 police officers injured in accident @ The Bluffs”

  • yea (06/07/2025, 09:41) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    I would bet every cent I own it was a case of driving while texting...phones run ppl entire life right now and it's a damn shame
    • Rubber Duck (06/07/2025, 17:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The RVIPF officers have alleged that the lamp post moved into their path, and desite taking avoiding action they were not able to miss it!
  • New bulb needed (06/07/2025, 09:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe they were tired through overwork.$50’000 including lamp post .
  • Park Them Up (06/07/2025, 10:15) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sunday morning...unless you are an essential worker or some other public officer using the government's vehicle to get to and from official events or duty travels, park the vehicle by the complex or wherever else is designated.
  • Just saying (06/07/2025, 11:20) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    A tip for the Minister of Communication & Works. I would like to see some reflective tape on all those black lamp poles. Not that the tape would prevent accidents, but it would indicate their location on the side of the road from a distance at night. The tape enhances visibility, especially at night.
    • Great Idea (06/07/2025, 17:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It's very inexpensive and very efficient, it's a shame the public have to think of these things instead of paid officials.
    • lamp post (06/07/2025, 19:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Surely the big solar light enhances visibility at night!
  • Boof (06/07/2025, 13:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    2 police fall sleep
  • bvibuzz (06/07/2025, 14:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    it's the police let's see if its investigated
  • COUPLE WAYS TO LOOK AT IT (06/07/2025, 14:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    LUCKILY IT WAS A POLE , AND NOT A HUMAN / AND - WHAT DID THAT POLE DID TO DESERVE THAT BLOW ?
  • question (06/07/2025, 14:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Insured or not insured? That is the question.
  • D (06/07/2025, 15:24) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Governme vehicle up and down all over the place like thay haunted oñly in tola
  • Miss Cleo (06/07/2025, 15:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    air travel now replacing vehicle
  • hmmmmmm (06/07/2025, 16:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Seem like more high speed chase
  • at least (06/07/2025, 17:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    they have insurance coverage, RIGHT?
  • Facts of the Matter (06/07/2025, 18:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can someone please explain why they needed to travel at speed to a sudden death!! This was not a crime in action
  • pat (06/07/2025, 19:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can’t drive police


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