A release from the traffic Department indicated that they are currently investigating a traffic accident that occurred at about 1:00 pm along the New Town Bay Road in the vicinity of St. Kitts Scooter Rentals. 

The accident involved motor car PA 8807 driven by Natasha Doche of St. Christopher Club, Frigate Bay and motor car PA 2768 driven by Alva Thompson of Cabbage Tree Cayon.  

Investigations revealed that Thompson was travelling towards Basseterre when Doche moved from his parked position on the mountain side of the road travelling in the same direction; as a result both vehicles collided and sustained damages.  

Thompson ran off the road on the seaside and collided with pedestrian, Elroy Gibbons who was walking on the side walk. 

Gibbons was taken to the JNF Hospital by the EMS where was treated for injuries sustained and was kept for observation.