Constable Robert Dyer of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda tragically died in a motorcycle accident on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway near Luna Park around 11:20 am yesterday.
Corporal Brendan Sutherland, a traffic department supervisor, expressed the deep sorrow felt by the police force upon hearing the news.
He described Constable Dyer as a patient and easy-going individual, known for his passion for motorcycling.
This unfortunate incident followed a previous accident in June 2020 when Constable Dyer broke his leg colliding with a container truck near the Sagicor Life Building.
ALSO READ:
A second road fatality within the short space of three days has been recorded on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway (formerly Factory Road), claiming the life of a police constable.
Reports say that, while heading west on his motorcycle, Officer Robert Dyer collided head-on with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. It is said that the impact resulted in the officer dying on the spot.
The twisted and mangled remains of the motorcycle were seen in the middle of the roadway, as were oil stains from the bike, with several parts of it strewn across the surface and road shoulder.
The officer’s body was propelled several feet away from the wreck, and parts of his uniform, including his hat and shoes, were also scattered across the roadway.
Reportedly, Dyer sustained a multiplicity of injuries, including the loss of a leg during the impact, and sustained broken bones, with some being exposed through his elbow.
The motorbike officer was attached to the Traffic Department, and this was not his first accident while on duty.
He sustained a broken leg on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in an incident that took place in the vicinity of Sagicor Life on the Factory Road. In that instance, he had been traveling behind a 40-foot container truck.
At the same time that the driver attempted to make a right turn onto Lady Nugent Avenue, Dyer reportedly attempted to pass and collided with the truck.
As a result of the impact he became airborne and landed on the nearby pavement, injuring his leg.
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family
My condolence to his entire family sip friend
Wow that highway again
It seems that highway is haunted.
My sincerest condolences to the family of Robert especially his children
My condolences to his family, that man always seem kool. He live in Wilikies smh. True sadness for his family and his youths.
Last week an accident occurred on that Highway.Now today,another accident resulting in death,again. Condolences to the families of both men and their friends.
Jst dis morning saw him riding hard condolences
What-ever happened to teh 20mph signs? Signage in Antigua and Barbuda, adherence
and enforcement of almost all rules and regulations is the most significant cause of accidents and crimes.
Does Sydney walling not run north / south?
This is sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.
FACTORY ROAD runs East & West
Deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased. May his soul rest peacefully
The carriage on the roads continue. No place on Antigua takes more than 30 minutes to get to and I can’t understand for the life of me why some drivers are always speeding.
So many drivers today need to be pulled off the road and given a refresher course in driving. The mode of driving by many is so senseless.
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and to the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force.
THE ‘????’ ON THE ROADS
Watch ‘yah’ darn self, ‘AP.’
Agreed.
Every motorist and motorcyclist has ‘100 % Responsibility for Safety’ to: (a) ‘Him/herself: and (b) …ALL ROAD USERS.’
The deceased officer was most unfortunate.
Survivor of an accident some ‘…3 years ago’ with a ‘…Broken Foot’ [ANR: 2020].
Today, tragically, it was reported that the said ‘FOOT’ was completely severed from the body.
Most bad lucky.
Condolences to ‘…Bereaved Family.’
So true
I swear that road hunted! Too many life lost on that highway not all them to speed either. RIP my friend . Wow
Was someone on the wrong side again? Traveling westbound collided head on with vehicle Traveling in opposite direction. Condolences.
I was hoping I’m praying that it wasn’t my friend but no I’m looking at the pictures with chills and my eye full with water I cannot believe it’s my friend and he gone I hope you’ll get full Justice for him please and condolence to the family
Full justice 4 wat
My condolences, the face looks familiar. Like I have seen him before.
My heart is truly heavy over this tragedy. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. I know this man. He was one of the good ones
Its always nice to be nice, so when our time comes we can leave nice memories, a nice legacy…….always strive to impact the world in the most positive possible way.
I’m just saying, I didn’t know this officer, but many of them out there talk to you like pigs when they approach you.
To the other road police alive…..take note, life is but a little breath, always be nice.
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of this officer of the law.
Is this the same person we are now glorifying in death?
https://antiguanewsroom.com/police-couple-charged-with-theft-in-he-us-return-to-antigua/
. dotttt where is your sympathy? Nobody should have to die so young and not that way for sure. Beside his blunder that made it to the papers, while lots have skeletons in the closet, did you know him personally? Let’s just be human today and mourn with those that mourn
I agree. He didn’t deserve this death nor his family.
Comments are closed.