Police are continuing investigations into an accident, which left a pedestrian nursing multiple injuries resulting from a collision involving a route taxi around 9:30 last night.
Lawmen say Andy Parris, 62, of Silver Hill, Christ Church was walking along Oistins main road, just opposite the Silver Fox Arcade, in the same parish, when he was struck while attempting to cross the road.
The route taxi, # ZR 191, owned by Fullworth Transport Brighton, St Michael was being driven by Michael Yearwood, 27, of Fordes Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael.
Parris suffered injuries to his head, left foot, hip and abdomen.
He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance for medical attention.
I will give the last administration its due. They went to great lengths installing traffic light- controlled pedestrian crossings in close proximity along Oistin main road, yet people, including visitors, continue to cross willy nilly, and often times in the blind spot of drivers.
Drivers need to slow down in these heavy pedestrian areas. You wouldn’t find a heavily walked area than Oistins. They also serve alcohol in the area. Drivers should be mature enough to know he danger of speeding in such an area.
I am sorry the young mini van guy ended up in this bad situation,but it is 100% his fault.
I am way more sorrowful for this middle age man who may never fully recover.
The government should have speed bumps installed along the strip before more people get run over. It will make the ride a little uncomfortable, but if will force people to slow down and save lives.