Police renew calls for better care on the road

Following the collision that resulted in the deaths of five young men on the Golden Spring main road in St Andrew, the police are renewing their appeal to motorists to utilise the roadway with care and caution.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie, expressed his concern over the deaths of the young men, but reminded the public that the police are still heavily involved in road safety measures. 

“The police continuously issue safety tips and appeal to road users to drive within the speed limit, exercise due care for other road users and especially for motorcyclists and their pillions to be equipped and to utilise protective gear," McKenzie said.

According to the Stony Hill Police, the men were travelling on three motorcycles towards Temple Hall about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. 

The drivers reportedly lost control of the vehicles and collided with a Toyota Hiace that was travelling in the opposite direction, causing it to overturn.

The police were summoned and the driver of the Toyota Hiace taken to hospital where he is being treated. All occupants of the motorcycles died on the spot.

The deceased, who are all of St. Andrew addresses, have been identified as:

20-year-old Tajay Murray, 18-year-old Anthony Fuller, 20-year-old Raheem Campbell, 24-year-old Jamie Marriott, and 17-year-old Romario Moodie.

It is quite unfortunate that five young men died in this manner”, said Gary McKenzie, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch.

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