The People’s National Party and Westmoreland Municipal Corporation have been plunged into mourning, following the tragic death of Councillor Patrick Forrester.

He was the Councillor for the Petersfield Division.

Forrester was killed in a motor vehicle crash this afternoon.

Details of the crash have not been released by the police.

PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell described Forrester’s death as absolutely heartbreaking, adding that the party has lost a champion for the cause.

Meantime, Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar Danree Delancy described Forrester as a dedicated Councillor.