A Bahamian family remains trapped in an agonizing state of uncertainty weeks after losing their son in a tragic traffic collision, with bureaucratic delays preventing both burial and closure. Llewellyn Forbes, 33, succumbed to injuries on January 8 following a December 24 crash at the intersection of Pioneer’s Way and East Atlantic Drive, yet critical documentation including autopsy results, official police reports, and medical records remain undisclosed to grieving relatives.
Charlene Forbes, the deceased’s mother, articulated the family’s profound frustration after numerous unsuccessful attempts to obtain essential information from law enforcement authorities. “I want to put my son at rest. I need closure,” she stated, emphasizing that a month has passed without substantive communication from investigators. The emotional toll is particularly devastating for Mrs. Forbes, who previously lost her husband and another son, noting “That’s three men in my life that are gone.”
Superintendent Christopher Farquharson, overseeing the Traffic Division, confirmed the investigation remains active with plans to forward findings to the Attorney General’s Office upon completion. While acknowledging two family visits to police stations where condolences were extended and preliminary updates provided, he offered no specific timeline for resolution.
Llewellyn’s sister, Shacoda Forbes, remembered her brother as a quietly impactful jack-of-all-trades—a skilled welder and dedicated member of the GB Bikers’ Association whose helpful nature contrasted with his reserved demeanor. The association’s representative, Chante Wright, confirmed approximately twenty riders were traveling together when a vehicle struck the rearmost motorcycles, highlighting growing road safety concerns.
The family reports being repeatedly assured of imminent updates and promised access to traffic camera footage that has yet to materialize. This administrative paralysis has forced the postponement of funeral arrangements indefinitely, leaving relatives simultaneously mourning their loss while fighting for accountability and transparency from authorities tasked with delivering justice.