A fatal traffic collision on Walkers Road in St. George has left one pedestrian dead, according to official police updates. The victim has been formally identified as 61-year-old Phillip Greaves, a resident of Thropes Cottage, St. George.
The incident unfolded shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, when the collision took place between a public service vehicle (PSV) and Greaves. At the time of the crash, both the PSV and Greaves were moving along Walkers Road, heading in the same direction from the Carmichael area toward Glebe.
Emergency responders dispatched to the scene confirmed that Greaves succumbed to his injuries immediately, with death pronounced at the location of the crash. No further details about potential injuries to other individuals, including the operator of the public service vehicle, have been released in the initial update.
As law enforcement officials launch a formal probe into the circumstances of the crash, the Royal Barbados Police Force is issuing a public appeal for assistance from anyone who may have seen the incident unfold. Investigators are asking any witnesses who have not yet given a statement to contact officers at the District ‘B’ Police Station directly via either of the published phone lines: 437-4311 or 430-7625. As of the latest update, the investigation remains active and ongoing, with authorities yet to release further findings on contributing factors such as road conditions, speed, or driver impairment.