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St Catherine elderly man hit by car while crossing road dies

Published:Wednesday | January 22, 2025 | 9:52 AM
The Spanish Town Traffic Department is investigating the matter.
The Spanish Town Traffic Department is investigating the matter.

A St Catherine senior citizen who was hospitalised after being hit by a motor car has died.

Ronald McKenzie,70, a handyman of St John's Garden in Spanish Town, passed away last night.

The incident happened on Monday night.

Reports are that about 7:15 McKenzie was crossing St John's Road when he was hit by a 2018 Nissan AD Wagon.

He was assisted to the Spanish Town Hospital, where he was admitted.

He succumbed the following day.

The Spanish Town Traffic Department is investigating the matter.

-Rasbert Turner

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