The Royal Anguilla Police Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding the 3rd road fatality for 2016, as a result of a vehicular accident with a pedestrian, on Tuesday 13th September, 2016 shortly after 7:00pm.
The accident which occurred in East End in the area of the Chinese Restaurant, involved motor car R1996 and pedestrian 48 yr. old Keithly Gumbs of Church Gate, East End.
Keithly, who received injury to his lower body, was transported by ambulance to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he remained until he was pronounced dead by the attending doctor on Wednesday 14th September, 2016 around 3:45pm.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident, a 56 yr. old male who resides in East End, was not injured.
As the Police continue its investigation into this accident they are appealing to members of the public who may have been on the East End Road in the area of the Chinese Restaurant at the time of the accident and may have witnessed the accident or have any information regarding the accident to contact the Valley Police Station with such information. The telephone number is 497-2333 and asks for the Traffic Department or to speak to any Police Officer of their choice.
Additionally information can be sent via the RAPF Tips Website by logging on to www.gov.ai/911 which is a secure website.
The Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Anguilla Police Force would like to extend sympathy to the grieved family and friends of the deceased.
A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to the family during this difficult time.