A devastating incident has left a local community in shock after a female construction worker lost her life in a road accident on Saturday night.
Witnesses describe a scene of chaos as the woman attempted to cross the main roadway when she was struck by a speeding motorcycle. The motorcycle, reportedly operated by an officer from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Traffic Department, was traveling along the Flamingo Beach stretch at the time of the collision.
Emergency personnel arrived swiftly, transporting both the pedestrian and the injured officer to the Falmouth Public General Hospital. Sadly, the woman succumbed to her injuries, while the officer remains in serious condition, undergoing treatment.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the accident to ascertain what led to the fatal encounter. Community members have since voiced concerns about the safety of pedestrians in the area, calling for better infrastructure to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
This heartbreaking event has cast a shadow over the tight-knit community, highlighting ongoing issues of road safety and pedestrian awareness in Jamaica.
