Bermuda Police Officer Injured After Motorcycle Pursuit Collision

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, police officers conducting traffic enforcement on Middle Road near Hog Bay Level in Sandys, Bermuda, attempted to stop a male rider on an unlicensed, uninsured motorcycle. The 17‑year‑old rider failed to obey, prompting a pursuit that ended on Horseshoe Road near the junction with Horseshoe Close, where the suspect’s bike collided with a police motorcycle.

The police officer involved suffered back and leg injuries and was taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. The teenager escaped injury, was arrested at Hamilton Police Station, and faces court proceedings. The incident highlights the Bermuda Police Service’s warning that non‑compliance with lawful police orders can result in fines, demerit points, and driving disqualifications.