Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – Leeward Highway (Update)
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) can confirm that 49-year-old
MARIE ANGE MORLEY is the victim who tragically lost her life in a motor vehicle collision
that occurred yesterday (06 March) along the Leeward Highway.
Shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers of the RT&CIPF, along with medical personnel, responded to
reports of a serious two-vehicle collision in the vicinity of Central Square along the Leeward
Highway.
Emergency services, including the Fire Department and medical personnel, were immediately
dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, responders observed that four persons had sustained
injuries, including one adult female and three children. Ms. Morley, who was the driver of one of
the vehicles, succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The RT&CIPF extends condolences to the relatives and friends of Ms. Morley during this
difficult time.
Three minors, aged two, eight, and nine, were transported by ambulance to the Cheshire Hall
Medical Centre for treatment. A 49-year-old male, the driver of a pickup truck involved in the
collision, also sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the female driver was travelling east along the Leeward
Highway when her vehicle collided with a pickup truck.
The Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the
collision.
The RT&CIPF wishes to thank members of the public who assisted at the scene, including two
off-duty medical professionals who rendered life-saving assistance to the injured children before
emergency responders arrived.
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Dwight Gardiner is urging motorists to exercise greater
caution while using the roadways.
ACP Gardiner said, “This tragic incident serves as a reminder of how quickly lives can be
changed on our roads. I urge all motorists to remain alert, drive responsibly, and adhere to traffic
laws designed to protect all road users. The RT&CIPF reminds motorists of the following traffic
regulations:
- General speed limit: 40 mph (64 km/h)
- Residential and town areas: 20 mph (32 km/h)
- School zones: as low as 10 mph (16 km/h)
“Additionally, under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act (Ticket Offences and Fines), of the
Road Traffic Act 13:01, it is an offence for a driver to fail to comply with an indication given by
a police officer, traffic sign, or traffic signal. Failure to comply attracts a fine of $300.”