Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Collision On Sir George Walter Highway

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Fatal Traffic Accident on George Walter Highway
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The police are continuing investigations into a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Sir George Walter Highway in the vicinity of Romeo Plumbing.

The incident took place around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, involving a white Toyota Vellfire minivan driven by a 40-year-old male of New Winthorpes, and a pedestrian, identified as 58-year-old Kendrick Hughes of Light Foot West.

The allegations are that the driver was travelling from south to north on Sir George Walter Highway, and upon passing a parked truck on the western side of the highway, the vehicle came in contact with the pedestrian.

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Emergency Medical Services shortly arrived at the scene;  however, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at 10:46 p.m.

The Police Administration extends sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Kendrick Hughes during this difficult time.

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Comments (8)

  • Faithful National #1 June 29, 2025, 1:08 PM

    Let Wendell argue before our dunce magistrates that there was insufficient lighting of the road! You’ll be exonerated to be sure!!!!
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  • Teacher for Life June 29, 2025, 3:29 PM

    Seems like the parked truck obscured both the driver’s and the pedestrian’s view. Just wrong place wrong time but a death occurred. Condolences to the family. I am truly sorry for the loss of your love one.
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    • Anonymous June 29, 2025, 7:50 PM

      You can’t name a highway nor airport with Sir in its name.!!
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  • Informed citizen June 29, 2025, 10:42 PM

    We need to look at everything driver behavior, road conditions, and maybe even rules about roadside parking. Every life lost on our roads is a tragedy, and we just can’t keep having this happen. My deepest condolences to Mr. Hughes’s family.
    Reply
  • Shabirr July 1, 2025, 5:52 AM

    So someone could be walking minding their own business and just be struck down by a truck or a vehicle just like that. We are nor safe anywhere. Not even in our homes where robbers come at nights lurking looking for our valuables who when doesn’t revieve it kills us
    Reply
  • Apex Jones July 1, 2025, 5:53 AM

    Why overtake when you don’t have a clear view of what’s ahead. Now look at the results
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf July 1, 2025, 10:46 AM

    Sure the driver was speeding. It’s all they do on that road! Something about this story reminds me of that accident with the Jamaican driver n friars hill road
    Reply
  • Rhea July 1, 2025, 10:46 AM

    History repeats itself! I don’t know if is Antigua drivers or pedestrians! Somebody don’t know how to use the roads
    Reply

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