Boy Dies After Vehicle Collision in St David’s, Christ Church

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Updated Oct 5, 2026

A boy died after a vehicle struck him while he stood near the road with a relative in St David’s, Christ Church.Barbados Today +3
Police are investigating the Thursday evening collision and have asked witnesses to contact District ‘B’ Station.Barbados Today +2
The boy’s family has called for speed limits, cameras and speed bumps near the road.Nation News

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Oct 4, 2026

Family rocked by 4-year-old’s death

Five-year-old Xavio Trotman died after being struck by a vehicle in St David’s, Christ Church, on Thursday evening, prompting his family to call for speed limits, cameras and speed bumps in the area. Relatives said the road is heavily used by children near two schools, and the Barbados Youth Development Council urged all road users to be extra cautious.

Oct 2, 2026

Juvenile dies after road collision at St David’s

A male juvenile died after being struck by a vehicle on St David’s, Christ Church, around 5:45 p.m. Thursday while standing near the road with a relative. The crash, which happened on the Bridgetown to Coral Ridge route, is being investigated by District ‘B’ police, who are asking witnesses to come forward.

Oct 2, 2026

Juvenile male dies in St. David’s collision

A young boy died after being hit by a vehicle about 5:45 p.m. yesterday on St David’s, Christ Church, becoming Barbados’ latest road fatality. Police say he was standing beside the road with a relative when the collision happened, and they are asking witnesses to contact District B police.

Oct 2, 2026

Boy dies after St David’s collision

A boy died after being struck in a collision along St David’s, Christ Church, on Thursday around 5:45 p.m. Police said he was standing beside the road with a relative and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he later died. Investigators are asking witnesses to contact District ‘B’ Station.