Accident With Injuries on Sophie Bay Hill
A motor vehicle collision with injuries occurred just before 9 a.m. on Oct. 13 on Sophie Bay Hill; police and emergency crews are on scene conducting assessments and investigations. New reports indicate at least three vehicles were involved and one vehicle ended up on its side, according to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO); the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the incident and urged motorists to use Ridge Road where possible.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is advising the public that a motor vehicle accident involving injuries occurred just before 9 a.m. on Oct. 13 on Sophie Bay Hill. Officers and emergency personnel arrived at the scene and remain there carrying out initial assessments and standard collision procedures.
Earlier advisories from police indicated the full extent of injuries was unknown at the time and that responders were working to secure the scene. The RVIPF confirmed the incident in a brief statement this morning and said officers were actively managing the response. New information from Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reports that at least three vehicles were involved in the collision and that one of the vehicles ended up on its side.
Those details have not been fully confirmed by police as to the number of injured or the condition of those involved, but VINO’s on-scene reporting provides additional context about the scale of the crash. Emergency crews at the scene are conducting medical assessments and coordinating traffic control while police document the scene.
The RVIPF is following standard procedures, including gathering witness statements, photographing and recording the scene, and arranging for tow services as needed. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution in the area and, where possible, to use Ridge Road as an alternative route until Sophie Bay Hill is cleared.
Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time for journeys that normally use the Sophie Bay Hill route. Police and emergency responders are directing traffic — the RVIPF asks that drivers obey their instructions and avoid stopping at the scene unless requested. Residents are reminded to keep intersections and access routes clear so paramedics and tow operators can work without obstruction.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the RVIPF with that information. The incident underscores longstanding road safety reminders for all road users in the BVI: always wear seatbelts, observe speed limits, avoid distractions such as mobile phones while driving, and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
BVI Live will continue to monitor updates from the RVIPF and other local reporting and will publish further information as it becomes available. Residents seeking to report relevant information or to confirm details should contact the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force through official channels.
Primary source: JTV