Jamaica: Road accident claims life of 41-year-old on his birthday

Jamaica: A 41-year-old man, who is a resident of Manchester, Jamaica died in a brutal road accident on the occasion of his birthday. The incident took place on Saturday night as the man's motorcycle collided with another bike in Downs. According to the police reports, his birthday came to a tragic end at around 9 pm, and he was driving an Orange movement Mov750 motorcycle when he collided with another motorcyclist who was coming from the opposite direction. The incident took place at Beige Crescent off the Lititz main road.

Police also reported that the other motorcyclist failed to keep on his left side, which caused the collision, resulting in Witter being flung away from his vehicle.

Although Witter was wearing a helmet, he sustained multiple injuries. Both the victims were rushed to the Mandeville Regional Hospital, where Kemal Witter was pronounced dead while the other male was admitted in stable condition.

Notably, the now deceased, Kemal Witter, took to social media on the morning of the accident to express his happiness over turning 41 years old.

Through a video posted on social media, Witter said that he was glad and happy to see his birthday today. He also added that he will be 41 years old and looks so young, fresh and nice.

"Today is my birthday, and I am happy to see you today. I am going to full joy myself today as much as I can,” he added on the video.

Friends and family of the deceased are shocked by the incident, with Jamaican citizens sending their condolences to those affected. "My condolences to the family and friends; such carelessness of another man takes a man's life. When will these people learn? He was happy, and you took his life so sad," wrote a user named Sandra Smith-Stewart, while another user also noted that the road accidents continues on the streets of Jamaica.