Maria Poitier

TWO people are dead, including a young mother of one, after two separate early morning traffic accidents in the capital.

According to The Tribune’s records, four people have died and three others have been hospitalised in traffic accidents in The Bahamas since Saturday.

The latest accident took place around 3am yesterday on Collins Avenue.

Officer-in-charge of the Traffic Division, Assistant Superintendent Craig Stubbs, said the female victim was driving a Honda Accord with two passengers, a man and a woman, when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.

“We believe she underestimated the kerb and was going at a high rate of speed,” ASP Stubbs said.

“She lost control and hit a tree. The car then flipped twice before hitting another tree. The driver died on impact.”

The passengers received minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Police have not officially identified the victim, but The Tribune understands she is Maria Poitier, a mother of one.

Police are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a traffic accident early on Tuesday.

According to reports, around 5am, a man was driving west on Farrington Road when he collided with a guard rail at the Thompson Boulevard roundabout. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

ASP Stubbs said police believe the man may have had a heart attack or stroke while driving, which may have led to the accident.

However he said an autopsy would be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

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