UPDATE: Police seek witnesses in Zion Hill accident
It said that on arrival at the scene around 5pm on Sunday, May 3, Police found a 63-year-old male resident of Zion Hill lying on the side of the road but conscious with EMT personnel in attendance.
Cameron was taken to Peebles Hospital for treatment. The 63-year-old, whose condition is described as critical, continues to receive treatment at the hospital.
The driver of the vehicle in the collision was present. A statement was taken and an interview was conducted, the release said.
“Police are asking for anyone who may have been in the area when the accident took place to come forward. Witnesses can speak to any officer in the Road Policing Unit through the RVIPF access number 311,” the release said.
See previous story published on May 3, 2015:
Bushcutter struck by vehicle @ Zion Hill
ZION HILL, Tortola, VI - A man was moments ago, May 3, 2015 struck by a vehicle on Zion Hill on the West End of Tortola.
When this news site arrived on the scene, the man whose name was given by relatives as Elliott Cameron was strapped in a gurney on the ground.
According to relatives, he was cutting bush on the side of the road when he was struck by the vehicle.
Police were on the scene and the driver of the vehicle that allegedly hit the man was being questioned.
After some minutes, the injured man was taken by ambulance to Peebles Hospital.
25 Responses to “UPDATE: Police seek witnesses in Zion Hill accident”
Before you pray for the man and wish him a speedy recovery you on here talking nonsense and blaming the government of a leaf fall from a tree. So childish and disrespectful!
Get some respect and GROW UP!
I feel for Mr Cameron aka ( bumpy ) My heart goes out to him and I wish him a speedy recovery. But Why isn't anyone pointer fingers at the reckless drivers on the island? How the hell you hit a man cutting bush? In broad day light? Unless you are drunk. Texting, or simply not paying attention!! Smh.