Kejan Haynes
A 46-year-old man from Jacob Hill, Arima died this morning in an accident close to his home this morning.
The victim has been identified as Allan Steele.
Police say around 6:45 Steele was with two other passengers in a car heading east along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway near Jacob Hill when the driver lost control and slammed into a tree. Initial police reports have not identified who was driving.
Steele died at the scene.
The two other passengers were taken to the Arima General Hospital where police say one of the victims succumbed to his injuries and the other occupant is in critical condition. Police have not identified which of the other passengers died.