UPDATE: Deceased scooter rider identified as K’Shawn S. Thomas
According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Thomas was a 27-year-old VIslander who resided in Greenland.
The young man was killed when he became involved in an accident with a fuel truck. According to reports, the man was run over by the vehicle.
“Details surrounding the accident are still unclear. Investigations are ongoing in this matter,” Police said.
See previous story published March 24, 2020
Scooter rider reportedly killed in accident @ Gene Hill, Tortola
A motor scooter rider was reportedly killed in an accident involving a large truck on Gene Hill, Tortola, just after 1:00pm today, March 24, 2020.
According to reports reaching our newsroom, the scooter rider and his machine ended up under a fuel truck.
Details remain sketchy on the circumstances surrounding the mishap.
"I can confirm that there was an accident involving a scooter in the Gene Hill area. RVIPF officers are on the scene," Police Information Officer, Akia L. Thomas told Virgin Islands News Online.
Ms Thomas said due to the accident at Gene Hill, the road will be closed to thru traffic.
"The RVIPF advises that motorist commute via Ridge Road. An update will be given as needed," Ms Thomas said.
More details to follow.
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92 Responses to “UPDATE: Deceased scooter rider identified as K’Shawn S. Thomas”
Banning is not the solution. Motorcycles are a great means of transportation, once used safely. Therefore, the answer is not banning, but implantation of regulations and enforcement of laws is.
"Implantation of regulations" It is IMPLEMENTATION my dear mister.
Also, who going monitor the bikers to tell whether they breaking the law, and when they do who going report it., and how would it be enforced by whom, an police service with limited manpower and resources.
Nip the ting in the bud and ban it. End of story
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............Donkey
I checked the last choice on the list. My error.
All mammals are not humans.
dumbbell vs moron.
Shut the entire @#^#$ up!
It is their life and they have permission to chose their path.
My concern is if their choice takes a life worthy and desirous to live.
Ohhh you are one of those that sit back and wait for others to pave your way and then jump on the band wagon and ride free. Stop calling names and take a stand. Do something positive yourself.
I sad but glad it is not me or mine sprawl out in the hot sun on concrete.
You want to blame the police??
For the decision made by every bike rider??
99.9% of the time,bad riding is done in the absence of the police.
May his soul rest in peace..
Condolences to his family and friends
R.I.P
Ban scooters