The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) can confirm that 49-year-old MARIE ANGE MORLEY is the victim who tragically lost her life in a motor vehicle collision that occurred yesterday (06 March) along the Leeward Highway.
Shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers of the RT&CIPF, along with medical personnel, responded to reports of a serious two-vehicle collision in the vicinity of Central Square along the Leeward Highway.
Emergency services, including the Fire Department and medical personnel, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, responders observed that four persons had sustained injuries, including one adult female and three children. Ms. Morley, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The RT&CIPF extends condolences to the relatives and friends of Ms. Morley during this difficult time.
Three minors, aged two, eight, and nine, were transported by ambulance to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment. A 49-year-old male, the driver of a pickup truck involved in the collision, also sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the female driver was travelling east along the Leeward Highway when her vehicle collided with a pickup truck.
The Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The RT&CIPF wishes to thank members of the public who assisted at the scene, including two off-duty medical professionals who rendered life-saving assistance to the injured children before emergency responders arrived.
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Dwight Gardiner is urging motorists to exercise greater caution while using the roadways.
ACP Gardiner said, “This tragic incident serves as a reminder of how quickly lives can be changed on our roads. I urge all motorists to remain alert, drive responsibly, and adhere to traffic laws designed to protect all road users. The RT&CIPF reminds motorists of the following traffic regulations:
-General speed limit: 40 mph (64 km/h)
-Residential and town areas: 20 mph (32 km/h)
-School zones: as low as 10 mph (16 km/h)
“Additionally, under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act (Ticket Offences and Fines), of the Road Traffic Act 13:01, it is an offence for a driver to fail to comply with an indication given by a police officer, traffic sign, or traffic signal. Failure to comply attracts a fine of $300.”
