Police Say Simmons Was Driving at High Speed; Remains Critical

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Mikhail Simmons

Police say 26-year-old Mikhail Simmons was driving at high speed when he lost control of his vehicle, veering off the eastern side of Sir George Walter Highway and colliding with a mahogany tree. The horrific accident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Friday night.

Simmons is currently in critical condition following the incident, which caused the car to break into two pieces.

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Simmons’ wrecked vehicle

He sustained multiple injuries and was trapped in the wreckage. Firefighters used the jaws of life to extricate him from the mangled vehicle.

He was then rushed to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services, where he has been undergoing several surgeries.

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Comments (14)

  • Sherly your neighbour May 25, 2025, 10:34 AM

    Antigua. News: We already knew that. How else can a vehicle split in two like this? Mr. was faster than lightning. He has two children and a beautiful partner. It would be a shame that he dies because of recklessness. I pray for your healing.
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    • 💰 May 25, 2025, 12:32 PM

      Could have killed somebody
      Reply
    • Anonymous May 26, 2025, 9:51 PM

      Dat man is a single man
      Reply
  • Stone May 25, 2025, 10:48 AM

    at the end of the day he was very irresponsible
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  • Xaviere May 25, 2025, 10:52 AM

    People.make.mistakes..pull through bro. We are praying for you…thinking about you. Pull through
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    • Antigua Surf May 26, 2025, 5:46 AM

      Shut up with your bullshit talk. Speeding is not a mistake, Speeding is something done on purpose. Your foot don’t mistakenly go down on the gas to hit digits higher than one hundred. Imagine the bright smile on his face while send that vehicle through the streets like a private jet bout to take off. Just shut up
      Reply
  • Hallelujah Amen May 25, 2025, 12:43 PM

    Until drivers understand that 268 is small country and it takes less than half an hour of smart driving within the speed limit to get to the furthest points on the island,they will stay in the fast lane killing their selves and others.
    Sad news though, bro pull through get well soon
    Reply
  • Anya Griffith May 25, 2025, 12:50 PM

    I hope the circumstances surrounding your situation change for the better, bossman We care about you a lot and are praying for you a lot too
    Reply
  • Evelyn Houston May 25, 2025, 4:56 PM

    His poor family.
    I really hope and pray he gets through this terrible accident!
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  • Ben Simmons May 25, 2025, 5:15 PM

    Young boys. Fast cars. Accidents. Sad Stories. Families under pressure.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee May 25, 2025, 5:36 PM

    This is the only reasonable explanation. How else could this have possibly happened
    Reply
  • frank May 25, 2025, 8:46 PM

    Speeding is a reckless behavior that not only endangers the driver but also puts everyone else on the road at risk. This boy could have killed someone coming home from work . Or even someone going to work. This avoidable incident concerning Mikhail Simmons is a reminder of the severe consequences that can arise from driving at high speeds. I feel sorry for his family. When these boys are in ICU sedated they know nothing while their mother, father, woman, women, children and friends are in agony…They need to stop the assnesss
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  • Rhea May 26, 2025, 5:48 AM

    Well Antigua.news, we didn’t need rocket science to tell us that he was speeding at all. It’s obvious. For the front of his car to be on a tree and the remainder down the road is something more like a suicide mission.
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  • Igria Thomas May 28, 2025, 3:09 AM

    The youngsters get behind the wheels for showing off their stupidity ,it’s the family going that they left behind gonna feel all the pain ,but I will keep him in my prayers ,hoping all will be well
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