Manchester, Jamaica — A 57-year-old man is lifeless following a two-vehicle collision close to the Williamsfield leg of Freeway 2000 in Manchester on Thursday afternoon.
The deceased has been recognized as Wayne Campbell, a resident of Previous Porus Street within the parish.
In keeping with police experiences, the incident occurred round 4:50 p.m. when Campbell, who was driving a black Mitsubishi Colt, tried to make a U-turn close to the purpose the place the median barrier ends on the westbound aspect of the freeway. Throughout the maneuver, his car was struck by a Toyota Hiace that was additionally touring westbound.
Campbell sustained critical accidents and was transported to the Mandeville Regional Hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless.
Police are reminding motorists that it’s unlawful to carry out U-turns from the westbound to the eastbound lanes at that location, urging drivers as a substitute to make use of the Williamsfield roundabout.
Because the opening of the Could Pen to Williamsfield leg of Freeway 2000 in September 2023, residents of Porus and surrounding areas have been calling for direct entry to the freeway. Though political representatives have promised a Porus hyperlink, motorists heading westbound from Kingston at the moment should exit at Toll Gate to entry Clarendon Park and proceed on to Porus—an choice many residents say is inconvenient.
The newly opened part of the freeway spans roughly 23 kilometres of four-lane street on a brand new alignment, plus 5 kilometres alongside the upgraded Melrose Hill Bypass. The street stays toll-free right now
