An Oakes Field family is mourning the death of a 17-year-old girl while three of her young relatives recover after they were hit by a car just two days into the new year.
Police press officer Walter Evans said the incident occurred just after midnight on Monday.
Reports suggest the four young persons were all outside in the Davis Street area when a white car with four occupants approached them and struck an 18-year-old male before speeding off.
Police say a short time later, the vehicle returned to the area, this time with only the driver.
Mr Evans said there was an “exchange of words” between the driver and a group of persons on Davis Street.
Following the exchange, witnesses said the vehicle left the scene, only to turn around and drive back.
According to police, the driver is believed to have run into the group, hitting three young girls aged 17, 16 and eight.
They were all taken to Princess Margaret Hospital along with the 18-year-old male. However, the eldest girl died of her injuries at four o’clock.
The young man was treated and discharged, while the 16 and eight-year-olds remain in hospital.
Mr Evans said police would not release the names of the victims. He said police have launched an intense investigation into the matter, but have yet to decide exactly how the death or the three other injuries will be classified.
He said the young victims were all related.
Source: The Tribune; Nassau, Bahamas
