By RASHAD ROLLE
Tribune Staff Reporter
rrolle@tribunemedia.net
A MAN is in custody assisting police with their investigation into a harrowing hit and run incident that resulted in a man’s death on Robinson Road nearly two weeks ago, according to Chief Superintendent of Police Ken Strachan.
The deceased, Andre Sands, was attempting to cross the street when a red F150 truck struck him.
CCTV footage of the incident was viewed and shared hundreds of times on social media, with many commenting on the horrific nature of the accident.
The distressing footage shows Mr Sands carefully watching the road as a number of vehicles drive by. He begins crossing the carriageway and then looks to his left for oncoming traffic.
Halfway across, he suddenly becomes aware of the truck speeding towards him to his right and before he can jump out of the way, the vehicle slams into him.
CSP Strachan said: “Once we conclude our enquiries, the necessary actions will be taken.”
He said the police force is making progress with respect to all the latest traffic fatalities, noting Sands’ death was one of many to occur on the road recently.
Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call police at 919 or Crime Stoppers at 328-TIPS.
Comments
tell_it_like_it_is 5 years, 8 months ago
These hit and run drivers need much harsher penalties!
Anyone can have an accident, but when you flee the scene it means something else is going on. Maybe you are under the influence, stole the vehicle being driven, driving without a license, etc. Whatever the case, the current penalties for hit-and-runs are a joke!
If it was truly "just an accident" the person would stay on the scene.
rawbahamian 5 years, 8 months ago
That kind of " accident " should be termed vehicular homicide and carry all of the penalties of manslaughter !!!
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