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Police Investigation Underway After 41-Year-Old Hodges Bay Man Dies in Friar’s Hill Crash

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Police Investigation Underway After 41-Year-Old Hodges Bay Man Dies in Friar’s Hill Crash

Police have opened an investigation into a deadly late-night crash on Friar’s Hill Road that claimed the life of a 41-year-old Hodges Bay man.

The collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. Thursday near the Sir Wright F. George Police Training Academy and involved a silver Audi A7346 and a brown horse. Preliminary reports indicate the vehicle was travelling northbound at a high rate of speed when it struck the animal, causing the driver to lose control.

Both occupants were injured, and EMS personnel transported them to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. The passenger succumbed to his injuries at 12:54 a.m., while the driver remains in stable condition. The horse also died at the scene.

The Forensic Investigations Unit processed the crash site, and the wrecked vehicle has been secured at Police Headquarters as inquiries continue.

Police are again urging motorists to drive cautiously at night and remain alert for stray animals on the nation’s roadways.

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Comments (13)

  • Informed citizen November 22, 2025, 10:30 PM

    Tragic news for the community. Condolences to the family and everyone affected

  • John Tomlinson November 22, 2025, 1:36 PM

    Do you Know how fast they had to be travelling to kill a horse???

  • Anonymous November 22, 2025, 1:34 PM

    Do you have any idea how fast they had to be travelling to kill a horse???

  • Rose November 22, 2025, 11:42 AM

    This situation has been ignored for far too long. These loose horses are a danger to everyone on the road. The owner must be found and charged.

  • Lena November 21, 2025, 11:19 PM

    The owner of this horse needs to step forward. Hiding behind ‘stray animals’ is not an excuse. This is human life we’re talking about

  • Crrl November 21, 2025, 10:43 PM

    Every night we see these horses roaming all over Friar’s Hill Road. This tragedy was preventable. The owner should face serious consequences

  • Unruly One November 21, 2025, 10:26 PM

    This should never have happened. These animals didn’t wander out of thin air someone failed to secure them. That owner has blood on their hand

  • Ryan Wedding November 21, 2025, 8:48 PM

    Not the first time, won’t be the last unless something is done. Keeping animals secured is basic responsibility. Someone’s carelessness cost a man his life.

  • Juju Bee November 21, 2025, 6:01 PM

    Imaging that. So close to home. Thats why when my husband is out I sleep I dont sleep comfortable

  • Shana L November 21, 2025, 5:04 PM

    Authorities must stop being lenient. These owners know their animals roam freely and they do nothing. This death was preventable and someone must answer for it.

  • Tromos November 21, 2025, 4:58 PM

    very time a horse is loose on the highway, we say the same thing. Now a man is dead. Enough is enough \ charge the owner and make an example

  • Janice November 21, 2025, 4:41 PM

    A family is mourning today. Condolences

  • Anonymous November 21, 2025, 2:53 PM

    A always the passenger man.

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