Young driver dies in crash; cyclist succumbs to injuries in separate incidents – Eye Witness News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A tragic accident occurred near the intersection of Western Road and Nelson Road, leaving a young man in his early 20s dead. Chief Inspector Eugene Strachan, Officer in Charge of the Traffic Division, reported that a black Suzuki Swift and a white Honda Accord were both traveling northbound on Western Road.

The collision occurred as the Honda Accord attempted to turn onto Nelson Street while the Suzuki Swift attempted to overtake. The impact caused the Swift to overturn and the male driver was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services.

Strachan noted that the driver of the Accord, a woman believed to be in her 60s, was taken to hospital and is being treated for her injuries.

In a separate incident, Strachan also reported the death of a male cyclist who succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred at around 1am on Infantview Road, near Nassau Road. The cyclist lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a wall. He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.

This brings the total number of road deaths this year to 39, according to Eyewitness News defeated.