Man drowns in car accident

| 07/11/2009

(CNS): Update Saturday 2:00pm: — Police have now confirmed that the 41-year-old man who died on Friday 6 November after his truck veered off the road and ended up submerged in the canal behind Grand Harbour, was Shella Carson Tatum Carter. The accident was reported to 911 Emergency Services at 4:45pm and the RCIPS marine unit divers recovered Carter from the car. He was given CPR by emergency personnel before being transported to George Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said that he was the only person in the car at the time and that no other vehicles were involved.

The incident is being investigated by the Traffic Department and anyone who may have been a witness or has information is encouraged to call the department at 946 6254 or investigating officer PC 255 Eugene Myles at 926 0629. The RCIPS also said that it sends its condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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.

 

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  1. Anonymous says:

    To Shella’s family, I can’t tell you how much his death still haunts me to this day. My heart still goes out to you all, such a shame for a man so young & full of promise to be cut down in his prime.

    I say to his family, embrace all the good times & things that you did together, for death can never take that from you.

    I find it so hard to believe that he is really gone.

    Shella, you are always in my thoughts, your friend. 

  2. Don Fridge says:

    I will miss you Shella. I know I could always count on you for a few laughs and your help. I still can not believe you are gone. You will always be remembered. We had such good times working together and you were always such a nice and generous person with such a big heart.

    My sincere condolences to Alba, Sasha, and Kaz.

  3. Anonymous says:

    Shella is a great man with full of life.  He is a loving father and a family man.  I still cannot believe he is no more. It’s a tragic loss.  God bless his soul and family.

  4. Anonymous says:

    My sincere condolences to the family. I pray for healing at this time may God bless you all.

     

    He was a good man.

  5. Anonymous says:

    Knew him only through work – but he was a great person.  Condolences to his family and friends.

  6. Anonymous says:

    One of the nicest and kindest individuals I’ve ever met, and now he is gone. So sad…

    RIP dear Junior, you are with God now.

  7. Concern Native says:

    May your soul rest in peace. My condolences go out to this beautiful family and especially his wife Alba who will miss him so much. Take comfort in the Lord who is the only source to sustain you in such a time. In Psalms 121:1 says, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hill, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord the maker of Heaven and Earth".

    We love you Alba and family and we’ll be praying for you.

  8. Recently Enlightened says:

    This is so sad. I can’t believe this happened. So sorry to have to let you go my friend. I wish the best for your family and may they find comfort in this difficult time.

  9. Anonymous says:

    RIP Junior!

  10. Anonymous says:

    My sincere condolences to the family. I pray for healing of hearts, and strength for the family to endure this time of tragedy.