Police Arrest One Man Following Reckless Driving Incident in George Town

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) is appealing to the public for witnesses following an incident involving a vehicle breaching a police barrier, dangerous driving, and a subsequent arrest in George Town.

Just before 9PM on Friday 7 November, officer at detailed to the Pirates Week Festivities responded to an incident where a male driver drove through a police-posed barrier along Fort Street. The vehicle travelled along Seafarers Way, where it nearly colliding with pedestrians on the roadway, before finally coming to a stop at the intersection of Goring Avenue and Seafarers Way due to the assistance of several civilian bystanders.

Upon police arrival, members of the public were rendering CPR to the man, who appeared to have sustained injuries and was unconscious. Officers also noted that he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported him to the hospital for treatment. While at the hospital, officers requested a specimen of his blood for analysis from the man, who had subsequently regained consciousness, which he refused.

As a result, he was arrested on suspicion driving under the influence and refusing to provide a specimen. Because he remained in the hospital receiving treatment for his injuries and pre-existing medical conditions, he was bailed pending further police investigation.

The Traffic and Roads Policing Management Unit is actively investigating this incident and investigators emphasise that public assistance is crucial to establishing the full scope of what occurred. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the vehicle breach the barrier at Fort Street, travel along Seafarers Way, or narrowly miss pedestrians to come forward. Investigators specifically urge the individuals who assisted with stopping the vehicle and those who rendered assistance at the scene to contact officers immediately, as their accounts are vital to the ongoing investigation.

Persons with mobile phone recordings, or information regarding this incident are also encouraged to contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.