The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

ONE man is dead and another man is in hospital with serious injuries following a traffic accident on West Sunrise Highway early on Saturday morning.

According to police, the incident occurred shortly before 1am involving a white 2007 Ford F-150 truck and a grey 2006 Nissan Sentra, which collided in the area of Sunrise Subdivision.

Both drivers were taken by ambulance to the Rand Memorial Hospital, where the driver of the Nissan was later pronounced dead by a doctor.

Police did not release the victims’ identities, however The Tribune understands the deceased is Nekeil Russell, said to be a former national team athlete.

Investigations are continuing into the accident.

Police have once again advised the public to slow down, buckle up and to drive with care and attention.