The young man killed in a road crash on Boxing Day has been named as Philip Benjamin James.

The 21-year-old, from Southampton, was riding a motorcycle when he was involved in an accident with a car travelling in the opposite direction.

The crash happened at about 6.20pm near the junction of Middle Road and Khyber Pass, Warwick.

The driver of the car was not injured but Mr James was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

He later succumbed to his injuries.

“A full investigation is under way and a family liaison officer has been assigned to the family to assist with this difficult process,” said a spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service.

“The Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Philip James.”

• Police have urged any witnesses to the crash who have not yet come forward to do so by contacting the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1230.