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Pedestrian Kept At Hospital After Being Hit By Police Vehicle

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BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Monday 28th October 2019) – A pedestrian left hurt after being hit by a police vehicle in the White Gate area yesterday morning (Sunday) remains hospitalised while the officer involved has been treated and discharged for injuries sustained.

 The incident occurred close to 8 a.m. on Sunday and involved pedestrian Tyrique Browne of St. Paul’s and motor jeep G150 which is owned by The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and was being driven by Officer Marlon Raymond. 

This media house has gathered that Browne is 22 years old.

Police say the circumstances are that G150 was travelling from St. Paul’s to Dieppe Bay along the road running through the White Gate area when the vehicle in front stopped suddenly.

 Reportedly, the officer then lost control of the motor jeep and collided with Browne who was walking along the grass on the side of the road, then collided with a tree.

Officer Raymond and Browne were taken to the Pogson Medical Centre and the JNF Hospital respectively.

Browne sustained a number of injuries including a broken arm. He is warded in a stable condition. Officer Raymond was treated for his injuries and discharged.

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