Scene of the accident in Bolongo Bay on Tuesday. Photo Credit: THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. THOMAS — A driver's attempt to pass another vehicle on Bolongo Bay Road resulted in an accident that left the driver injured, according to a police report.
According to police spokesman Toby Derima, on Tuesday at roughly 8:03 a.m., officers of the Traffic Bureau responded to the accident to investigate.
The investigation revealed that while traveling east on the Bolongo Bay Road, the driver of a gray Honda Civic made an attempt to overtake another vehicle. The driver of the Honda Civic lost control and collided with a utility pole. The collision caused a power outage in the surrounding area, said Mr. Derima.
The driver of the Honda Civic was transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
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