MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

*Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Collision on All Saints Road *

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal traffic accident on All Saints Road on Tuesday, May 12, involving a motor bus and an employee of the National Solid Waste Management Authority.

The allegations are that the motor bus was travelling from west to east along All Saints Road at a high rate of speed when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road.

The vehicle collided with the worker, causing him to be pinned between the bus and a truck that was parked on the northern side of the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical doctor at approximately 10:56 am.

The deceased has been identified as 29year- old Okeem Lightfoot of Swetes Village.

The driver of the bus was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for medical treatment.

The Police Administration extends sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

Motorists are once again reminded to exercise caution while using the nation’s roads and to adhere to all traffic laws, particularly with respect to speed limits.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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