Police have recorded three serious road traffic collisions over the month of March, including single-vehicle incidents that saw cars collide with a utility pole and and electricity meter base.
Another 44 minor crashes involving vehicles took place across Anguilla during the same period, according to daily figures from the Royal Anguilla Police Force.
Over the month, The Valley had the highest number of incidents with a total of 11 minor, followed by South Hill with nine minor and one major, and George Hill with five minor collisions.
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The Farrington had three minor and one major collision, and while Little Harbour, Crocus Hill, Stoney Ground, North Hill and Shoal Bay recorded two minor each.
There was one major collision in Island Harbour in March, and with just one minor collision were Jeremiah Gumbs Highway, West End, Deep Waters, Meads Bay, Long Path and Blowing Point.
The total number of incidents is up from February when six serious and 28 minor collisions were recorded, but down from January when there were 12 serious and 50 minor collisions.
Serious collisions
The first serious collision occurred at about 5.30am on Sunday, 2 March, in the vicinity of South Hill Methodist Church.
Police responded to reports and found a grey Honda CR-V car that had collided with a utility pole, sustaining extensive front-end damage.
One occupant was transported to hospital by ambulance for medical treatment.
The next serious collision occurred at about 10.30am on 25 March along The Farrington main road, involving a black Suzuki Swift car travelling west.
The driver reported overtaking two vehicles before losing control of the vehicle, which ran off the road and collided with a wooden electricity meter base.
The final serious collision of the month was reported at about 1.15pm on 27 March along the Island Harbour main road.
The incident involved a Toyota Corolla and a motorcycle travelling in opposite directions, which collided for reasons that have not yet been established.
The motorcyclist sustained a broken leg and was transported for medical treatment. His injuries were not considered life-threatening. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage.
Investigations into the circumstances of each of these collisions are ongoing.
Crash Count
The ‘Crash Count’ is part of the road safety priority within the force’s Policing Plan, police said in a press release on 12 January.
The aim of the initiative is to increase awareness, promote responsible driving behaviour and deter reckless and dangerous driving.
“The RAPF reminds all road users that every collision is preventable. Drivers are urged to obey traffic laws, reduce speed, and exercise due care at all times,” police said.
In the event of a traffic accident, motorists are reminded to:
- Stop immediately and ensure the safety of all persons involved
- Do not move injured persons unless there is immediate danger
- Call the Joint Emergency Services Control Room on 911
- Follow instructions given by emergency personnel
- Remain at the scene until police arrive
Police said common contributing factors to collisions include speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper overtaking, failure to give way and inattention in car parks and during reversing.
Anyone with information on dangerous driving can call police on 911, (264) 497-2333 or 497-5333, or leave an anonymous message, video or photo at secureaxa.com
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