A fiery crash in Trelawny claimed the lives of two people on Sunday night. The tragedy involved a motor vehicle blazing along Cooper’s Pen main road around 9:30 p.m., according to preliminary reports.
The police report says that the crash occurred in the vicinity of the Royalton Hideaway Resort. The victims, the driver and one passenger, were travelling in a white Mercedes-Benz motor car. Circulating information says the bodies were burnt beyond recognition when police arrived at the scene. It appears that the police may be working to identify them, as official reports say the genders, names, and ages of the victims were not immediately available.
Sensitive photos and videos of the incident show the vehicle near the Royalton Hideaway Resort sign. The vehicle is completely burnt, and the sign has sustained damage from the flames. Among the images is a close-up picture of one of the victims. Meanwhile, the footage captures the scene moments after the collision when the car is engulfed in flames.
After examining the scene, investigators reported that early findings suggest the crash may have involved speeding, the driver losing control of the vehicle, and what appeared to be a lapse in judgment or negligent behaviour.
Authorities are still working to determine exactly what led to the crash. So far this year, three people have lost their lives in two separate road accidents.
Last year, Trelawny was among the top parishes to see the high crash numbers. The parish with the most fatalities was St Catherine, while others, such as St Ann and St Elizabeth, also had high numbers. Jamaica experienced a road crisis in 2025, with 374 fatalities recorded in traffic crashes. Last year’s death toll surpassed the fatalities recorded in 2024 and the safety target of under 300 that was set last year.
There was a spike in fatalities from July to September in 2025. During that time, there were 107 deaths linked to 91 collisions. This number indicated a 38% jump compared to 2024. Motorcyclists were the hardest hit, accounting for 30% of deaths, while pedestrians made up nearly one-fifth.
