The police fatally shot a suspect along the Spanish Town Bypass in St. Catherine, Jamaica, on Saturday. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched an investigation into this latest police-involved shooting.
Tag: Road Fatalities
Motorcyclists must have proper certification to use public roadways
Motorcyclists, so far this year, have accounted for 26 percent of all road deaths occurred in Jamaica. Of the 135 fatalities in 121 crashes, 35 were motorcyclists. As a result, The police have reminded motorcyclists that, under the new Road Traffic Act, they must possess a valid rider's license. This is necessary to operate on public roads.
Vehicle Collision Claimed Two lives Over The Weekend
Two people lost their lives over the weekend in separate vehicle collisions in Hanover and Clarendon. A 75-year-old woman died following a crash in Hanover. Additionally, a motorcyclist passed away from injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a police service vehicle on Muirhead Avenue in Denbigh, Clarendon.
Road Safety Trends: April Sees 16% Drop in Fatalities
Road Safety Trends: April Sees 16% Drop in Fatalities. Exciting news from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) as we see a promising trend in road safety! Five months into the year, and we are celebrating significant double-digit reductions in road fatalities.
Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny
Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny. On Sunday morning, July 6, hospital authorities reported that five people were dead and seven others were injured. This was after a Hiace bus veered off the North Coast Highway. It crashed into several palm trees. The tragic highway crash happened around 2:00 a.m. near Salt … Continue reading Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny
Jamaica: Tourist dies after Collision, Passenger Bus Overturns.
Jamaica: Tourist dies after Collision, Passenger Bus Overturns.. St. Mary, Jamaica, a passenger bus overturned on the Junction main road. This accident occurred on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Several people were reportedly injured. According to reports, the accident occurred at about 9 a.m. The report stated that the bus was transporting 24 passengers from Kingston … Continue reading Jamaica: Tourist dies after Collision, Passenger Bus Overturns.
Tragic Crash on Bustamante Highway Claims Two Lives
Two students are dead, and several others injured after a motor vehicle collision on the Bustamante Highway in Clarendon Monday morning.
Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday
Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday. Statistics from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that weekend days, specifically Friday through Sunday, have proven to be the deadliest for road users in Jamaica this year. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays accounted for 156 fatal collisions and 189 fatalities. These figures represent the deadliest days for … Continue reading Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday
Heroes Weekend and Traffic Law Impact: Road Safety Gains.
As Heroes Weekend (October 25-27) approaches road safety authorities are mindful that this is a time usually linked with increased partying and road travel. Increasing partying and road travel increases the possibility of serious accidents and road fatalities. Still, Jamaica has registered 11 percent fewer fatalities, dropping from 335 to 298.
Suspect in Cop Hit-and-Run Apprehended in St James.
The suspect in the hit-and-run of a policeman in St James is now in custody after surrendering on Saturday. The constable remains critically injured in the hospital. In a separate incident in Brown's Town, motorcyclist Quami Howlet died following a collision with a truck. Road safety concerns are heightened amid rising fatalities.