News December 27 2025

Man killed in St Elizabeth traffic crash

1 min read

Loading article...

A man said to be of unsound mind was killed in a traffic crash after he reportedly walked into the path of a vehicle in St Elizabeth on Friday night.

He has been identified as Phillip Walters, otherwise called 'Junior,' from Haughton in the parish.

Reports are that about 9:40 p.m. Walters was in the Lacovia area when he reportedly walked into the path of a 2004 Honda Fit motor car.

He sustained severe injuries and was assisted to hospital, where he later succumbed.

The driver of the Honda Fit was warned for prosecution.

Investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Black River Traffic Department.

- Rasbert Turner

Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com