Last Updated on July 17, 2023, 6:10 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The police force of St Kitts and Nevis arrested the culprit of the hit-and-run accident on Saturday, June 15, 2023. A nevis based police officer is responsible for the incident. The incident in question took place in the New River area of Nevis. The victim is admitted to the Alexandra Hospital with several injuries, cuts and bruises. Meanwhile, the police force has arrested the culprit of the hit-and-run case.
The sources have revealed that the victim was Vincentian police officer based in Nevis who was responsible for the hit-and-run incident. The officials of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force have successfully identified and apprehended the culprit of the victim within the first 24 to 48 hours of the incident.
The incident in question took place at the Main Road in Gingerland Nevis. Eyewitnesses reported that the police officer drove the vehicle that struck Ella early yesterday morning (Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 7:00 AM). The police officer fled the scene after his vehicle hit the elderly victim.
Even though the hit led to a potentially fatal accident, the officer did not stop to render aid or call for medical assistance. The community’s residents have lamented that these actions on the part of the police officer are both unlawful and a breach of the duty to protect and serve.
The island of Nevis has always remained a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other. The accident in the community has led to a wave of sadness and grief. The people of the island have expressed their anger on the situation.
They have also expressed their solidarity and sympathies to the hit-and-run culprit. The victim sustained injuries in her arm, hand and leg. She is currently receiving treatment at the Alexandra Hospital in Nevis. The accident and lack of responsibility on the part of the police officer have led to the police force getting a bad reputation.
The people of the country have expressed their anger on the police officer for his mindless action, which has led to problems for the victim, who would not be able to regain normal mobility easily.
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