Four Dead Following Motor Vehicle Crash In St. Mary

Posted by Ricardo Brooks | 5 Apr, 2025

Four men died in a motor vehicle crash along the Rio Nuevo main road in St. Mary Saturday morning.

Their identities are not yet known.

The crash, which occurred just before 7, reportedly involved a white Mercedez Benz motor car.

According to information from the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB, the driver failed to properly negotiate a right curve heading towards Ocho Rios.

The car reportedly slammed into several trees before coming to a stop.

Head of PSTEB, ACP Dr. Gary McKenzie confirmed that speeding was a factor in the crash.

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council NRSC, Dr. Lucien Jones has described the tragedy as shocking and horrendous.

A total of 100 persons have died in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year.

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