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As the country fast approaches the year-end long weekend, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) continues to urge motorists to exercise care and caution when driving on the nation’s roadways, as two (2) more persons lost their lives over the last forty-eight (48) hours.
On Tuesday morning (27th December 2022), driver Andy Alleyne sustained fatal injuries when he lost control of his Jaguar and crashed into the traffic light pole at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Intersection along the Eastbound carriageway of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway. Then, just after 6:30 PM on Wednesday evening, a pedestrian was struck dead by a motorist while attempting to cross the Eastbound carriageway of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway from North to South. Police are still seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person. According to the TTPS, these two (2) road traffic accidents bring the road traffic accident death toll for 2022 to ninety (90), compared to seventy-four (74) for the same period in 2021. Although the figure represents an increase of 22% over 2021, according to records from the Roadway Surveillance Unit of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, the last time the country recorded a similar road death figure was in 1956. The TTPS notes that, of particular concern for 2022, is the fact that pedestrians account for the largest category of road users being killed on the roadways, with thirty-five (35) of the road traffic deaths compared to twenty-nine (29) in 2021 — a 20% increase. Commissioner of Police (Ag.), Erla Christopher, is reminding motorists that there will be a heightened presence of law enforcement during the long weekend, with road-policing and anti-crime exercises. Motorists are reminded to ensure they have their valid driving documents ready for inspection by Police Officers and drivers are warned that breathalyzer and speed enforcement exercises will be “in full effect on both Highways and Main Roads, in keeping with the Agency’s efforts to help save lives and keep families together.” 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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