KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 29-year-old TikTok content material creator was amongst three individuals who misplaced their lives in two separate motorcar crashes on Friday evening, as Jamaica continues to battle a troubling variety of street fatalities.
The deceased has been recognized as Akeem Brooks, of East Avenue, Greenwich City, Kingston 13.
In line with police experiences, round 8:40 p.m., Brooks was driving a 2013 Nissan Latio alongside the Edward Seaga Freeway within the Unity Valley space of St Ann when he reportedly misplaced management of the car. The automobile overturned, and Brooks was thrown from the car.
He was transported to St Ann’s Bay Hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless.
A preliminary investigation by the Moneague police has cited extreme rushing, lack of management, and attainable driver error or negligence as potential causes of the crash.
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Trelawny Collision
Earlier that night, round 7:15 p.m., two motorcyclists — ages 29 and 33 — have been killed in a multi-vehicle collision alongside the Braco essential street, close to the Bamboo Seaside entrance in Trelawny.
The crash concerned a 2009 black Peterbilt tractor-trailer, a 2024 purple Suzuki Baleno, and 4 all-terrain bikes (ATVs), none of which had registration plates affixed.
Two Dead Following Good Friday Multi-Vehicle Collision in Trelawny
Rising Street Fatalities
As of April 19, 110 individuals have died on Jamaican roads because the begin of the yr, in accordance with information from the Public Security and Visitors Enforcement Department of the Jamaica Constabulary Pressure. This marks a 19 per cent lower in comparison with the identical interval in 2024, however authorities proceed to precise concern over the variety of deadly crashes involving bikes and rushing.
The police are urging motorists to train higher warning, obey posted velocity limits, and guarantee all automobiles are correctly registered and roadworthy.
