346 people die in road crashes since the start of the year, a 13% reduction compared to last year

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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1085 people murdered since January

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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Several traffic changes to be implemented in Downtown Kingston effective today

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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Area 3 police Head urges businesses to exercise vigilance when transferring large sums of cash

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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2 men including Bahamian national, charged after multi-million dollar drug seizure in Priory, St. Ann

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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SOE in sections of St Andrew to tackle increased murders, MP calls for long term measures

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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Five new ambulances to be added to fleet of police vehicles in coming weeks

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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Proceedings at St. Catherine and Corporate Area parish courts disrupted today due to bomb threats

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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Education Minister says 10 students were involved in yesterday’s fatal crash on the Bustamante Highway

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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Labour Minister expects overseas work programme to rebound next year

By Sonya Harvey

346 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

This represents a 13% reduction, or 52 fewer fatalities than the corresponding period last year.

The latest fatal crash occurred this morning in Westmoreland, leaving two dead and three others nursing injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Omario Brown and Javel Brown, both of Strathbogie in Westmoreland.

Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle along the Three Miles River main road, crashing into a tree at approximately 1:40 A.M.

National Road Safety Council Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones, says this morning’s crash underscores the urgent need for a more concerted effort to reduce road fatalities in Westmoreland.

Meantime, data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that motorcyclists, pedestrians and private motor vehicle drivers were the top three road user categories with the highest number of road fatalities.

St. Catherine, Westmoreland, St. Andrew and St. Ann are the four parishes that accounted for 53% of the total fatalities.

Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all road users to remain vigilant as they navigate the roadways.

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