Two dead, driver in custody after Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway crash
Published:Friday | April 4, 2025 | 12:25 PM
A man and a woman are dead after being hit by a motorist along the Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway in Kingston this morning.
Reports are that around 6:30 a.m., a male driver was travelling along the roadway towards Harbour View when he lost control of the vehicle, striking the two pedestrians.
The vehicle also overturned on the road.
The man and woman were later pronounced dead.
The driver was taken into custody, and a breathalyser test was administered, which returned a negative result.
He is reportedly facing a charge of manslaughter.
The man was previously charged for breaches of the Road Traffic Act.
- Andre Williams
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