KINGSTON, Jamaica — Since the start of the year, 100 people have been killed in 95 fatal crashes, according to statistics from the Road Safety Unit (RSU) today.

Males continue to account for majority of road users killed, with 86 deaths for the period.

Among the 100 fatalities, 31 were motorcyclists, 23 pedestrians, eight pedal cyclists, 11 passengers of private motor vehicles, one passenger of a commercial motor vehicle, one passenger of a public passenger motor vehicle and one pillion passenger.

There was also one driver of a commercial motor vehicle, one driver of a public passenger vehicle and 22 drivers of private motor vehicles.

Director of the Road Safety Unit, Kenute Hare, says road users, particularly motorists, motorcyclists and pedestrians should exercise greater care on the roads.

“We are appealing to drivers to cut their speed and look out for vulnerable road users, never overtake on a bend or at a junction or unnecessarily; never drive in a manner that will prove offensive to other road users. In addition, always use their seat belts, ensure passengers in the vehicle utilise them as well as, and children are securely fastened in protective devices,” said Hare

He added that despite the impact of COVID-19 and the curfew implemented, it is still worrying, as motorcyclists and pedestrians continue to be the road users being killed, and need to be extra cautious in the traffic environment.