Man DIES In Tragic Highway Accident, SIX (6) Others Currently Hospitalized

One man died on Saturday afternoon (8th January 2022) in a tragic accident on the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, while six (6) others were seriously injured and are currently hospitalized.

According to reports, the accident took place around 2:30pm on Saturday along the Northbound lane of the Highway in the vicinity of Claxton Bay. The accident resulted in gridlock traffic for at least four (4) hours.

Tragic accident on Saturday near the Claxton Bay Flyover, Northbound lane of the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway. Driver of the Wagon died....6 others seriously injured. #TrinidadandTobago #Youthere1 pic.twitter.com/S6Q59o9b9I

— Arshad Y. Khan (@youthere1web) January 9, 2022

The deceased has been identified as Farley Quintal. The man was said to be driving his Nissan Wingroad Wagon on the Southbound lane of the Highway when he lost control of his vehicle, causing it to cross the median and collide with a seven-seater vehicle on the Northbound lane.

Quintal was pinned to the car, resulting in Fire Officers having to use the 'Jaws of Life' apparatus to extricate him. The man was then taken to the San Fernando General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The occupants of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries and were also taken for medical treatment. Their conditions at this time are said to not be life-threatening.

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[Source: Loop]