VG youth loses leg after struck by vehicle
Cliff Creque lost one of his badly injured legs following surgery after being told initially that there was a 70 percent chance he would lose the leg.
It was either the night of May 21, 2016 or the morning of May 22, 2016 that the accident occurred, a story reported by Virgin Islands News Online.
Relating the incident to this news site, Clinton O. Creque, father of the injured young man, said his son was standing on the side of the road when a vehicle allegedly hit him. “He and some other young guys were hanging out on the road when this vehicle came from down the road and hit him. It happened on the South Valley road,” he said.
“He got hit on both legs....we took him over to Tortola that same night. At Peebles Hospital doctors operated on the leg around 11:00 am on Sunday morning. But then unfortunately the doctor said that there was a 70 percent chance that he may lose one of the legs,” Creque added.
According to the man, he asked hospital personnel whether they would send him overseas for further treatment, however, he was reportedly told doctors needed to monitor him some more. “Then the Monday afternoon they said that they should send him somewhere else. On the Wednesday they sent him to Colombia where he took the operation but unfortunately he lost one leg,” the man related.
Creque said that as far as he knows there has been no arrest in the incident. He noted that the alleged perpetrator is known to the family and has been visiting the house speaking with them.
“Up to now they have not made any arrests. They said that they have been making inquiries into the case, but that is from May 22 and it is now June 13, 2016.”
According to the man, his son had a birthday two days after the accident and is now 27 years of age.
When contacted for a comment, Police Press and Information Officer Diane Drayton said she is familiar with the complaint but had to check to see whether anyone was formally charged. However, up to post time Ms Drayton had not responded with any further details.
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51 Responses to “VG youth loses leg after struck by vehicle”
Sad this was the results - humble live makes us live a day extra. Sorry to ready this coz, sad but I wanted you to slow down, but wasn't thinking like this...
Let's used this accedent as a part way to move forward. God ain't done with Mr. Creque as yet. The fact he's alive is a god plan. Used this as a motivation and inspiration to help others. This can be the starting of a change we need. God works in mysterious ways & always have a plan, the goal is to trust and believe in him. This can save other lives. You be ok Mr.Creque.
I pray for you
Gumption
Good idea though, random roadside stops and tests, especially at night.
strupessssssssssss...........he was there with him when he was "just there on the side of the road" or thats what people told him...he need to go sit down..yes its sad that he lost his leg but that accident have more to it...
I'm not assuming anyone was drunk, but when there is any type of vehicular accident, an alcohol test should be taken, whether it is singular accident, multiple accident, just an accident - it should be on record if the evidence need to be brought forth to the court later. IF the said driver in this accident was intoxicated - there is no way to tell now weeks later other than word of mouth, and that will not be enough for court. The BVI police department need to do better.
The driver was to d**** n drivin to f@$t mehn
He on curfew from d courts
Talk dat
Had he been home. Do u tink he woulda get hurt ?