Soldier succumbs to injuries in Westmoreland crash
Private Javaughnie Morris
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January 2, 2023

Soldier succumbs to injuries in Westmoreland crash

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier succumbed to injuries he sustained in a vehicular collision on the Bethel Town main road in Westmoreland on Sunday.

He has been identified as Private Javaughnie Morris, 20-years-old of Lincoln district, Grange Hill in the parish.

Reports are that about 3:15 pm Morris was travelling in a patrol vehicle with another soldier when their vehicle collided with a water truck.

Both JDF members were taken to hospital where Morris later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigations continue.

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