ST. CROIX — Recent updates from the V.I. Police Department have confirmed the unfortunate demise of Devin Fleming, 41, following a grave vehicle mishap on Tuesday evening. The calamitous event transpired on the prominent Queen Mary Highway, adjacent to the esteemed Whim Museum, with the incident taking place at approximately 7:01 p.m. This information was conveyed to the Consortium directly by representatives from the V.I. Police Department.

Swiftly acting on the alert from the 911 Emergency Call Center, officers stationed at the Wilbur Francis command were dispatched and subsequently arrived at the catastrophe site. Preliminary investigations, as per the data available, hint at a potential reckless driving scenario. An eastbound black Acura, presumably at a speed higher than recommended and seemingly attempting to bypass other vehicles on the road, unfortunately collided in a head-on fashion with a Ford Escape coming from the opposite direction.

The impact was severe. Devin Fleming, who was behind the wheel of the Acura, succumbed to the grievous injuries he incurred during the accident. The repercussions for the Ford Escape’s driver, while distressing, were fortunately not critical. Although injured, the latest updates indicate that the driver’s condition is stable and not life-threatening.

It’s always a somber moment for the community when such unfortunate incidents transpire. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the implications of high-speed driving. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Devin Fleming during this challenging time, and we wish the injured driver a swift recovery.

On ST. CROIX’s prominent Queen Mary Highway, a grievous traffic incident unfolded close to the renowned Whim Museum around 7:01 p.m. this past Tuesday. The V.I. Police Department has officially verified the occurrence to USVI News, confirming the tragic loss of a male individual, while another escaped with injuries, thankfully not life-threatening.

Responding immediately to the scene, the officers from the VIPD’s Wilbur Francis command acted upon the information relayed by the 911 Emergency Call Center. A detailed assessment of the situation painted a grim picture: an eastbound black Acura, seemingly racing at a swift pace while attempting to overtake other vehicles, devastatingly clashed head-first with a Ford Escape coming from the opposite direction.

The unfortunate aftermath of this high-speed encounter was the passing of the Acura’s driver due to severe injuries from the collision. As of Wednesday morning, the VIPD is engrossed in efforts to ascertain the identity of the deceased.

On a slightly more hopeful note, the individual piloting the Ford Escape is believed to have sustained only minor injuries, which are not expected to threaten life.

This harrowing event now sits under the scrutiny of the VIPD’s Traffic Investigation Bureau. With the case currently in the phase of active investigation, the authorities are casting a wide net to gather insights. They are extending a fervent appeal to any potential witnesses or those privy to valuable information to step forth, helping illuminate the details and sequence of events that culminated in this heart-wrenching tragedy.