3-Year-Old Child Among Two Feared Dead in Clarendon Highway Crash

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CLARENDON, Jamaica

A tragic motor vehicle accident along the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 has left two people, including a three-year-old girl, feared dead. The incident occurred Monday afternoon and has cast yet another shadow over Jamaica’s ongoing road safety crisis.

The Crash

Preliminary police reports indicate that around 2:05 p.m., a BMW motorcar carrying three occupants was traveling westbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car veered off the highway and crashed into a cow pasture.

The violent impact reportedly caused both the 29-year-old male and the three-year-old child to be flung from the vehicle. Tragically, they are both believed to have succumbed to their injuries. A woman who was also in the car survived and has been admitted to hospital for treatment.

Rising Road Fatalities

This heartbreaking incident adds to Jamaica’s escalating road fatality count. As of 6:00 a.m. on the same day, police recorded 215 road deaths so far in 2025—up slightly from 211 during the same period in 2024. The steady increase in fatal crashes continues to raise urgent questions about road safety enforcement, public awareness, and vehicle speed management.

Highlights

  • 3-year-old girl and 29-year-old man feared dead in Clarendon highway crash

  • BMW motorcar lost control and crashed into a cow pasture

  • Third passenger, a woman, admitted to hospital

  • Road fatalities in Jamaica now stand at 215 for the year so far

  • Authorities continue to urge drivers to reduce speed and remain alert

Our Opinion

This tragic crash underscores the human cost of speeding, reckless driving, and insufficient highway controls. A child’s life has potentially been cut short due to a preventable incident. With road deaths already surpassing last year’s figures, it's time for a more aggressive national response—one that includes stricter law enforcement, improved driver education, and harsher penalties for traffic violations. Public awareness campaigns must do more than inform; they must compel.

Let’s stop the carnage. Slow down, stay alert, and drive with care. Share this article to raise awareness and help save lives on Jamaica’s roads.

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