The late Constable Shavaine Davy has been hailed for his dedication, professionalism and commitment to serving and protecting people.

The 32-year-old police officer from Craighead, Manchester died in a motor vehicle crash along the Bustamante Highway in Clarendon this morning.

Constable Davy was assigned to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) in the Corporate Area.

Reports are that about 5:00 a.m. Constable Davy was driving a silver Toyota Premio motor car along the highway when upon reaching in the vicinity of Swansea, he lost control of the vehicle which overturned into a ditch.

The cop sustained multiple injuries and was later pronounced dead at hospital.

In a statement, the Jamaica Constabulary Force said Constable Davy will be remembered by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

The force said it mourns the loss of a valued member whose service reflected courage and devotion to duty.

The JCF’s Chaplaincy Services Branch, Medical Services Branch and Welfare Department are providing support to the relatives and colleagues of Constable Davy.

The crash involving the policeman is one of two recorded by PSTEB between yesterday and today.

The other incident occurred at about 1:40 a.m. yesterday along the Bernard Lodge Main Road in the vicinity of Quarry Hill in St. Catherine.

A 37-year-old man was killed in that crash.

Investigators theorise that an apparent error of judgment or negligence, loss of control as well as failure to keep to the near side or proper traffic lane, may have contributed to the crashes.

160 persons have died from one hundred and forty-five fatal collisions to date.