Barbados Cyclist Junior Scott Fatally Injured in Collision on Coles Cave Road: Wife Recounts Tragic Final Moments

A kiss goodbye and a usual warning to be careful marked the last interaction Carol Ann Scott had with her husband Junior Scott on Sunday, just under two hours before he lost his life in Barbados’ latest fatal accident.

The 58-year-old cyclist died following a collision with a car in St Lucy on Sunday morning. According to police reports, the accident happened around 8:45 a.m. as the bicycle and a car were reportedly travelling in opposite directions along Coles Cave Road, in the vicinity of the Grape Hall Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Scott died while receiving medical treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, becoming the ninth road fatality this year.

When Barbados TODAY visited his home at Lot 1B, Quarry Road, St Thomas on Monday, an atmosphere of despair lingered, despite the welcoming countenances.

Sharing the tragic outcome of what began as a routine Sunday morning, Carol Ann said: “He left home after 6 for his usual Sunday morning ride.

“He goes riding every Sunday, all over the island and usually with a riding buddy, who didn’t go this time because he woke up late.”

The grieving widow shared that after her husband left, she got up to do some chores, including going to a neighbouring family member to use their washing machine.

“While there, I got a call from the hospital number and the person asked to speak with Junior. I told them he was not home and asked to take a message. They asked if he rides a bike and I said, ‘yes’ so I asked who was calling and why,” she shared.

Carol Ann added that the exchange left her feeling a tad uncomfortable as the answers “never really add up”, so she phoned home to find out if her husband was back. He wasn’t. By this time, it was already past 11 o’clock.

“Soon after, I got a call from my sister-in-law who said the police came by and wanted me to go to the hospital. When I got there, they took me to a room with two doctors and a policeman,” she said, adding that she knew immediately the news she was about to hear would not be good.

Then, her worst thoughts were confirmed.

“I just wish we could erase the day and start over again,” Carol Ann told Barbados TODAY.

She said the couple’s 16-year-old son had an uncanny feeling about his father’s journey that day.

“Apparently he left his water bottle and came back home for it. When we got to the hospital, my son said ‘Mom, when Dad came back to get the bottle, I had a funny feeling about it’,” the widow shared.