Police Confirm Third 2019 Road Fatality Death of 51-Year-Old Anthony Shawn Smith

The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed the death of 51-year-old Mr Anthony Shawn Smith and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr Smith – understood to be a Pembroke resident – was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding east crashed over an embankment on Palmetto Road, Devonshire between Dock Hill and Parsons Lane around 3:40am Tuesday, March 26^th.

He was later found unconscious by a member of the public around 7:10am Tuesday in the trees along Palmetto Road near Dock Hill and rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist the deceased’s family at this difficult time.

A full investigation regarding this road fatality – the third of 2019 – continues and any witnesses are urged to call Constable Anton Gilbert on 247-1170 or 717-2338.