The Tribune

BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: LOVED ones yesterday mourned the death of Free National Movement campaign general Stephen Cartwright. Mr Cartwright, 58, of Arden Forest, was killed and another man seriously injured following a traffic accident in the Lucaya area on Friday evening. Last night, family members expressed their gratitude to the Grand Bahama community for support offered. Mr Cartwright, operations manager at Deluxe Clearners, has been classified as the island's 10th traffic fatality for 2011. Asst Supt Loretta Mackey said investigations are continuing into a two-car crash that occurred shortly after 11pm at Midshipman and Balao roads. According to reports, a red 2004 Lincoln LS, which was being driven by a 22-year-old male resident of Fortune Point, collided with the gray Nissan Frontier driven by Mr Cartwright. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. The victims were taken to the Rand Memorial Hospital. The 22-year-old victim was reportedly airlifted for further medical treatment in New Providence. Meanwhile, police are urging motorists to drive with care and to obey speed limits and road signs. More than 30 motorists were found in breach of the traffic laws during a road check exercise conducted by police on Saturday. A spokesman said officers were at Sea Horse Road in Lucaya around 4pm checking for traffic violations. She reported that motorists were cited for various offences, including dark window tints, speeding, not wearing seat belts, unlicensed vehicles, invalid inspection sticker, defective windshield, and missing license plates.