December 20, 2016
Elderly man hit by motorcyclist dies
PORTLAND, Jamaica — An elderly man who was hit by a motorcycle on the Kildare main road in Portland, yesterday, has died.
The police have identified him as Joseph Ellis, 86, of White River in the parish.
Reports from the Buff Bay police are that Ellis was walking along the roadway about 3:30 pm when he was hit by a motorcycle.
The police say both Ellis and the motorcyclist fell to the ground on impact and sustained multiple injuries.
The two were taken to hospital where Ellis was pronounced dead and the motorcyclist admitted in serious condition.