Update: DR Man Detained In Retired Police Officer's Death
BVI Platinum News
Updated: January 09, 2012 2:03 pm AST
Published: January 08, 2012 9:08 pm AST
The vehicle driven by the man in custody
Photo Credit: Clifton Skelton/BVI Platinum News
A Dominican Republic native was detained overnight by Police following an accident in the area of Fresh Water Pond, West End that claimed the life of Maxwell Smith, a retired Police Officer and former political candidate last evening, January 8.

Reports suggest that Smith, who resided at Sea Cows Bay, was the driver of a vehicle proceeding east when he collided with another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.

According to information, the man detained was the driver of a rental vehicle which was involved in the accident. No charges have been laid, but Police continue to investigate the incident.

The impact sent Smith's vehicle plunging into the sea.

The vehicle that was driven by Maxwell Smith
Photo Credit: Clifton Skelton/BVI Platinum News
BVI Platinum News understands that Smith was in the vehicle with two other persons, including a child. The two persons reportedly escaped any serious injuries.

Reports say that following the accident, other drivers attempted to resuscitate Smith before emergency officials arrived on the scene.

Smith was rushed to Peebles Hospital where he later died.

Politicians joined several family members at the hospital.
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Bulldawg | Report Abuse
On a serious note, we do need an ambulance in the west end and the east end of the Island. Just imagine if there is more than one accident out of Town on a busy day what will we do? Our population is increasing rapidly and our government have to consider this before it get's to late. i guess at... more
January 10 at 1:04am  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike
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Tolagal | Report Abuse
I totally agree with you! There is need for an Ambulance service and EMTs where there is easy access in the need of emergencies in all Districts of the Territory. Furthermore, there is need also for Sub Fire Divisions.
January 10 at 2:21pm  |  Like   Dislike
MY bvi that i love. When are we goint to get street lights in those dark *** roads .So may of the roads needs to be fix and to be much wider.but when u dont have engineers that knows about roads u get side walks and and speed bumps that not needed in some location .Will the new NDP Gov't do... more
January 10 at 12:43am  |  Like   Dislike
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What is the "right thing"? Everybody think their ideas are the "right thing", but how do we know for sure that the "right thing" is?
January 10 at 11:45am  |  Like   Dislike
wakeupcall | Report Abuse
All police and fire personnel should be trained in basic life saving skills . We see government and police vehicles traveling all hours and all areas of the island day and night.

ALL POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLES SHOULD CARRY EMERGENCY OXYGEN EQUIPMENT .
January 09 at 6:32pm  |  Like ▪ 4 People like this.   Dislike
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sherry | Report Abuse
years ago,I was riding behind a car whose driver was drunk. I know because we left the same party. His car went straight into the ocean in the big bend going west in Pockwood pond. Came around the corner and his wheels were spinning. Had to run to the electric station to call it in. There... more
January 09 at 11:33am  |  Like ▪ 24 People like this.   Dislike
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more sense | Report Abuse
we need no drunks on the road period. more lights is fine too.
January 09 at 1:10pm  |  Like ▪ 4 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
Shakwan | Report Abuse
I pass after the accident the blue pick up was almost intact its has really minor damage the same as smith jeep, he impacted with the rocks that was the cause of the car going to the ocean. it is a sad sad sad sad lost. God to comfort the families.
January 09 at 2:28pm  |  Like ▪ 4 People like this.   Dislike
This is sad :( | Report Abuse
That enitre drive to and from west end is dangerous. I hate to take that drive at night. I think the roads are much much to dark and alot of times you can't tell if the on coming car is heading right for you are not. Very recent I actually had to come off the road a bit because this car with high... more
January 09 at 10:24am  |  Like ▪ 36 People like this.   Dislike
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actually | Report Abuse
The road is not dangerous, its the idiots that use it that are the problem. There are many dark roads all over the world, but it how people drive on them that makes the difference.
January 09 at 2:47pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
My heart felt condolences to the Smith family. Mr. Smith was a good man and his tragic death is a great lost. May God comfort his entire family in their time of great sadness.
January 09 at 10:08am  |  Like ▪ 17 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 2 People dislike this.
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I'm sorry to hear about this tragic accident and death of Mr. Smith.... I went to school with his two daughters and met him a few times. I must say they were all very polite and wonderful individuals including their mom....I pray that God gives them the strength to carry on. R.I.P Sir
January 09 at 9:17am  |  Like ▪ 24 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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Missing Me | Report Abuse
OMG! This is such a sad story to read this morning. God be with the surviving family and give them the comfort they need at this sad time
January 09 at 9:01am  |  Like ▪ 18 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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SCB resident | Report Abuse
My condolences to the Smith family. May God’s love and grace keep you in this time of loss and suffering.
January 09 at 8:57am  |  Like ▪ 9 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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Pfffft | Report Abuse
The blame of this senseless death is squarely on the shoulders of the Governments and the police. The authorities total lack of will to tackle dangerous and reckless driving on this island has resulted in this untimely loss of life. What as waste of a good man, what a waste of a once great country.
January 09 at 6:42am  |  Like ▪ 38 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 36 People dislike this.
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