Traffic accident in white gate being investigated

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 28, 2019 (RSCNPF): A traffic accident in the White Gate area is being investigated.

The incident occurred close to 8 a.m. on Sunday (October 27) and involved a pedestrian and motor jeep G150 which is owned by The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and was being driven by Officer Marlon Raymond.  The circumstances are that G150 was travelling from St. Paul’s to Dieppe Bay along the road running through the White Gate area when the vehicle in front stopped suddenly. The Officer then lost control of the motor jeep and collided with Tyrique Browne of St. Paul’s who was walking along the grass on the side of the road, then collided with a tree.

Officer Raymond and Browne were taken to the Pogson Medical Centre and the JNF Hospital respectively. Browne sustained a number of injuries including a broken arm. He is warded in a stable condition. Officer Raymond was treated for his injuries and discharged.