A serious motorcycle crash on Bermuda Road near Windmill Lane left a rider in critical condition on Wednesday evening. Authorities responded promptly after a collision involving a single‑wheel vehicle and a passing car. The motorcyclist was transported to the Royal Naval Dockyard’s West End Hospital where medical staff are continuing treatment.
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that the incident occurred around 6:45 pm, with no other vehicles involved. Witnesses reported the motorcycle’s front wheel losing traction on a wet patch, causing the rider to lose control and collide with the parked side of the road.
The crash has prompted the Department of Transport to review the traffic flow at the Bermuda Road – Windmill Lane junction. Officials say they will assess whether additional signage or traffic calming measures are required to prevent similar accidents. In the meantime, the police are urging motorists to exercise caution on the wet roads during the rainy season.
A spokesperson for the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service noted that the rescue team arrived within minutes, providing first‑aid treatment before the victim was air‑lifted to the hospital. The rider’s identity has not yet been released pending family notification.
The incident underscores the ongoing need for road safety education and stricter enforcement of helmet and rider‑protection laws in Bermuda.
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