A devastating head-on collision on Queen’s Highway in Eleuthera has resulted in the deaths of two young men, marking another tragic chapter in The Bahamas’ road safety record. The fatal incident occurred in the Palmetto Point area shortly before 7am yesterday morning, involving vehicles traveling in opposite directions.
According to police reports, the collision involved a white Ford Transit van and a Nissan Bluebird sedan. The impact caused extensive front-end damage to both vehicles, requiring emergency responders to use specialized extraction equipment to reach the victims.
The Nissan Bluebird, driven by a 28-year-old man with a 21-year-old male passenger, proved fatal for both occupants. Despite rescue efforts utilizing the Jaws of Life apparatus, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene by attending medical personnel.
The Ford Transit van, operated by a male driver carrying two male passengers, sustained significant damage but resulted in less severe outcomes. Both passengers were transported to medical facilities in New Providence for advanced treatment, while the driver received care at a local clinic and was subsequently discharged.
Sources have identified the deceased as Sanvano Francis and the father of Zearan Forbes, a resident originally from Grand Bahama. Preliminary information indicates both men were employed by El Greco energy company, operating within the island community.
This incident represents the latest addition to The Bahamas’ road fatality statistics, raising continued concerns about traffic safety and infrastructure measures on the nation’s highways.