Scene of fatal incident in St. Thomas on Veterans Drive. Photo Credit: EMMET PREVOST
ST. THOMAS — A man was pronounced dead after being removed from the sea at the waterfront in Charlotte Amalie Thursday night, the V.I.P.D. has confirmed to the Consortium. The incident occurred just after 9:00 p.m. during what police say was an argument between the driver and a woman who was in the vehicle with him.
V.I.P.D. Director of Communications Glen Dratte said that the man got enraged and drove the vehicle, a small SUV, into the water, leading to his death. A Good Samaritan in the area managed to save the female victim, and she has since been transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment, according to the police department.
Scene of fatal incident in St. Thomas on Veterans Drive Thursday night. (Credit: Emmet Prevost)
Mr. Dratte said the identity of the deceased was being withheld pending next of keen notification.
The matter is being investigated by the V.I.P.D.'s Traffic Division.
The police department is urging anyone with information about this incident to contact police by calling 911, the Major Crime Unit at (340) 714-5554 or (340) 714-5555. You may also contact Crime Stoppers USVI here with an anonymous tip.
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