Key Takeaways
- Two men from Clarendon died in separate crashes across Jamaica during the week ending September 5, 2026.
- Jevoy Wheatle and Ackeem Thomas were involved in a fatal collision on the Swansea main road while attempting to overtake another vehicle.
- The crash resulted in eight road deaths in September, bringing the year-to-date total to 233 as reported by the NRSC.
- Authorities emphasize the importance of road safety measures to prevent future tragedies and acknowledge speeding as a major factor in crashes.
- Dr. Lucien Jones extends condolences to the families while urging vigilant enforcement of road safety, especially with the new school year approaching.
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Two men from Clarendon were among five people who have lost their lives in separate crashes across the island. This was during the week ending September 5, 2026, according to the National Road Safety Council (NRSC).
Recent fatalities have increased the total road deaths in September to eight. This has brought the year-to-date toll to 233, as reported by the NRSC.
The authorities have identified the victims as Jevoy Wheatle, 23, known as ‘Pepe’, a laborer from Gravel Hill in Milk River, Clarendon. They also identified Ackeem Thomas, 24, a laborer from Race Course in Tollgate, Clarendon.
According to reports, both men met their demise in a three-vehicle collision along the Swansea main road in Clarendon. This occurred on Friday evening.
The Four Paths police reported that at approximately 8:45 p.m., Wheatle was driving a CG 250 Missile motorcycle west along the roadway with Thomas as a passenger. While attempting to overtake another motorcycle traveling ahead of them, Wheatle lost control of the motorcycle. He then collided with a Nissan Tiida that was coming from the opposite direction.
Wheatle, Thomas, and the driver of the other motorcycle sustained injuries in the collision.
First responders transported the three victims to the hospital, where Wheatle and Thomas later succumbed to their injuries. The other motorcyclist remains hospitalized.
The Clarendon police said investigations are ongoing.
NRSC Chairman Dr. Lucien Jones emphasized that the latest fatalities serve as a stark reminder of the importance of implementing all aspects of the safe systems approach. He urged that this must be done promptly to prevent such tragedies on our roads.
Jones noted that these incidents were primarily caused by speeding, loss of vehicle control, failure to use safety devices, and pedestrian errors. Additionally, Dr. Jones extended his condolences to the affected families and assured that the council would remain vigilant. This comes as the new school year approaches, with the expectation of increased traffic on the roads.
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