MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Two of the three children of fatal crash victim Sergeant Patrick Brown remained hospitalised up to late Monday afternoon with one of the boys being transferred due to a severe head injury, police sources say.

The children, all age six, including twin boys, sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash on the Winston Jones Highway near Marshall’s Pen in Mandeville on Sunday.

Sources said one of the twin boys was discharged from hospital while the other was being kept for observation.

The third child was transferred from Mandeville Regional Hospital to University Hospital of the West Indies Sunday night due to a brain swelling and bleeding, sources said.

The children and their 35-year-old father were travelling in a silver Honda Fit when the crash happened.

Preliminary reports are that about 2:30 pm the policeman was driving the Honda Fit when it veered into the path of a truck laden with cattle, resulting in a collision. The crash happened near the entrance to Jamgas service station.

The police high command in a statement on Sunday said Sergeant Brown was a valuable member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

“In this difficult moment, the thoughts and prayers of the entire JCF family are with Sergeant Brown’s loved ones, colleagues, and friends. To provide immediate support, the Chaplaincy Services Branch, the Welfare Division, and the Police Federation have been mobilised and are actively engaging with the family and affected colleagues. Sergeant Brown was a valued member of the constabulary, and his loss will be keenly felt across the organisation. The JCF high command extends its deepest condolence to all who mourn his passing,” the statement read in part.

— Kasey Williams

The crash scene on Winston Jones Highway in Mandeville on Sunday. (Photo: Kasey Williams)