Police have contacted the driver of a car that struck a pedestrian in George Town earlier this month.
The female cruise tourist was crossing near the Butterfield roundabout by the Esterley Tibbetts Highway on 18 May when the incident happened.
The woman’s husband wrote a post on a popular Cayman social media page asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver – but he has since taken it down.
“For now, I cannot post more about the incident as I’ve been instructed this is an ongoing investigation,” he wrote in a replacement post.
A press release issued today, 30 May, by the police said they “are aware of recent posts and public concern on social media regarding a collision”.
“The incident was reported to police that day and the investigation into the matter has been ongoing,” according to the release, which noted that the vehicle involved in the collision has been identified and officers have contacted the driver.
“Police are also in contact with the pedestrian, who was a visitor to the island, and her family,” stated the release.
The tourist’s husband said a woman in the car behind the one that struck his wife, drove them both to the Royal Watler Cruise Terminal after the incident.
In a social media post last week, he said they “especially need” a witness statement from her and asked her to contact the police.
“I would love to get in touch with her to ask her myself and to thank her again for her help.
“We were in shock and even though we said thank you we were distracted, forgot to get her name and contact information.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information can call the Traffic and Roads Policing Unit on 649-6254.
Anonymous tips can be provided to the police on its confidential tip line on 949-7777, or via its website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously on the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
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