The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has issued an urgent public call for blood donations to support one of their own, a senior officer who sustained life-threatening injuries in a recent road traffic collision. In an official public statement released by the force, authorities confirmed that Sergeant Jeffery Benjamin, who carries badge number 568, was struck by a large Mack truck on Friday, July 3.
Following the crash, the injured sergeant was admitted to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he remains under ongoing medical care. His critical condition has created an immediate, pressing need for blood supplies to support his treatment. To address this shortage, the police force is reaching out to all eligible members of the public, urging them to donate blood at the hospital’s on-site laboratory at the earliest possible opportunity.
Notably, officials have emphasized that donors of all blood types are welcome and needed, rather than limiting the appeal to specific groups. Every donation, they stress, carries the potential to turn the tide and save the sergeant’s life, and every contribution will receive profound gratitude from the force and Benjamin’s family.
The Royal Police Force has already extended its thanks to the public for any support they can offer, doubling down on the urgency of the request by urging able donors to act without delay. As of the latest update, Benjamin continues to receive ongoing care as medical teams work to stabilize his condition. At this time, law enforcement has not chosen to release additional details regarding the severity of Benjamin’s current condition, nor have they shared further information about the specific events that led to the collision.