The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is extending condolences to the Sampath family for the loss of their loved one, Ryan Sampath, 23, who died in a tragic road traffic accident last night (Saturday 21st August 2021).
According to Police reports, at 8:55pm on Saturday night, a black Suziki Ignis was proceeding North along Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway with four (4) occupants on board when the driver lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road on the Western side of the Highway. Officers of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch responded to the accident and found the driver lying motionless in the vehicle and the other occupants nursing injuries. The passengers were conveyed by the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service Ambulance to the Couva Hospital where District Medical Officer, Dr. Charles, visited the scene and pronounced the driver dead. While the incident is now under investigation, the time of the collision was very close to the commencement of the 9pm curfew and caused severe damage to the vehicle and serious injuries to the other occupants. This, according to the TTPS Road Safety Coordinator, Sgt Brent Batson, suggest a high rate of travel speed. The TTPS is again reminding motorists and citizens to exercise the greatest degree of responsibility while commuting on the roadways by managing their time to ensure compliance with the curfew requirements without placing themselves and other persons at risk. “The TTPS maintains its visibility and vigilance during curfew hours and will consider only reasonable explanations such as going to the Hospital or Airport, once justified, would be entertained,” explained Sgt Batson. Sgt Batson added, “There is no need to risk life and limb to try to speed to get to your destination quickly.” The Road Safety Coordinator stressed, “The curfew is a tool implemented by the State to support public safety during the Pandemic and disobeying road safety regulations is an antithesis to its goal to help save lives." For 2021, fifty-one (51) persons have died in road traffic accidents compared to sixty-four (64) for the same period last year. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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