Police are seeking the public’s help while investigating a fatal crash that took place early Monday morning on Shamrock Road, resulting in the deaths of two passengers.
A silver BMW was travelling west on Shamrock Road around 2am but veered into the eastbound lane and collided with a utility pole and concrete wall, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said in an updated press release.
After firefighters removed a man and woman from the car, paramedics rendered aid at the scene. However, doctors pronounced them dead in hospital.
Police have not yet published their names.
The Traffic and Roads Policing Management Unit is investigating the crash and is asking anyone who witnessed it or has any relevant information contact RCIPS at 649-6254.
People can also report anonymously to the Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or online, or to the Cayman Crime Stoppers via their app or their website.
Earlier incidents
This is not the only serious collision to haven occurred on Shamrock Road this year.
On 13 May, three people died in a fatal crash in the early morning, and two others were hospitalised. The five-car collision happened near Coral Bay Village at about 12:15am that morning. Two vehicles caught fire.
The victims were later confirmed to be Shakara Stewart, 41; Junior Whittaker, 30; and Vinroy ‘Fletcher’ Grant, 53.
Another single-vehicle collision took place on 24 June near Christian Berry Drive, where four people were injured with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Road safety
After that incident, police launched another targeted road safety campaign, encouraging safe driving practices.
Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks cautioned against distracted driving, speeding, neglecting a seatbelt, and driving under the influence.
“Accidents will happen, but taking these steps will help to reduce the frequency and severity of motor vehicle collisions on our roads,” he said in a release.
Officials are also still promoting the ongoing “Road to Zero” campaign, encouraging motorists to pledge their commitment to safe driving practices. The ultimate goal is to bring road fatalities down to none.
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