Man critical following crash

(CNS): Police are seeking witnesses to a serious single vehicle car crash which has left two men seriously injured, one of which is currently described as critical. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 22 November, when the car crashed into a light pole near Uncle Bills.

Police said the 911 Emergency Communications Centre received a call at around 1:50a m from a member of the public reporting that a car had crashed into a pole on Eastern Avenue. Police and medics responded to the scene and found that a grey Honda Civic, which had been heading towards Sheddon Road, had run off the road and into a CUC pole. Fire Rescue attended the scene and had to cut the two men from the vehicle. Both men, who are aged in their 20’s, have suffered serious injuries and one is still described as critical.

Scenes of Crime officers processed the scene and an accident reconstructionist is carrying out investigations. Anyone who witnessed the crash or believes they saw the vehicle prior to the crash is asked to contact Chief Inspector Courtney Myles on 946-6254 or 926-0649.

Anyone with information about crime taking place in the Cayman Islands should contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling crime stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.