ITA reports 111 killed in fatal crashes during third quarter

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 111 people were killed in 91 fatal crashes during the third quarter. During the three-month period, fatalities increased by four per cent and fatal crashes remained at 91 when compared to the same period in the prior year. As at the third quarter, fatalities for the year are projected to decrease by four per cent when compared with 2025, ITA said. Meanwhile, 30 motorcyclists were killed during the quarter for an average of 10 each month. They accounted for 33 per cent of the road deaths during the reporting period. Twenty-two drivers of private motor vehicles were also killed, accounting for 20 per cent of the fatalities; Pedestrians accounted for 17 per cent or 19 deaths; while private motor vehicle passengers saw 10 fatalities or nine per cent of the overall death toll. ITA said there were 21 multi-vehicle collisi