Traffic & Transit
A Man And Two Six Year Old Boys Injured In Multi-Vehicle Accident
The cars collided in downtown Christiansted, striking a 27-year-old male and two 6-year-old boys, all of whom were taken to the hospital.
ST. CROIX, USVI — On July 11, at around 11:06 a.m., officers were dispatched near the corner of King Street and Smith Street, downtown Christiansted to investigate an auto accident involving pedestrians. On the scene officers observed a 27-year-old male and two 6-year-old males on the ground, a vehicle that collided into a building in the area, and another vehicle that was involved in the accident.
The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a silver 2005 Honda CRV, heading west on King Street, made a right turn onto Smith Street. The Honda CRV then hit a white 2002 Toyota Echo that was parked on Smith Street, struck the three pedestrians, and collided into the building, coming to a stop. The three pedestrians were transported to the Juan Francisco Luis Hospital & Medical Center via ambulance for treatment of various injuries about their bodies.
This incident is under investigation by officers of the Ancilmo Marshall Command, with assistance from the Traffic Investigation Bureau.
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