And police are also investigating a road traffic accident involving another police officer. On Friday, PC Javier Waight was on his motorcycle when he was struck by a vehicle near Orange Gallery on the George Price Highway. ACP Romero told us more.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Police responded to an accident on the George Price Highway near the Orange Gallery. Where they met Javier Waight, police constable with injuries and a damaged motorcycle. He reported that he was riding his motorcycle and he was struck by a vehicle which did not stop."
"He was taken for treatment and is currently in a stable condition. We are seeking a vehicle in regards to this road traffic accident. He is now in stable condition."
"We're trying to find video footage along the highway."
Reporter
"He was in the middle of the road or on the side?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"He reported he was on the side of the road."
Notably, Police Constable Arcenio Cus was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Phillip Goldson Highway three weeks ago.
