Police federation appeals for blood for cop mowed down by taxi driver
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January 16, 2026

Police federation appeals for blood for cop mowed down by taxi driver

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Police Federation has made an urgent appeal for the donation of blood for a policewoman who was mowed down by a taxi operator last Friday afternoon at the intersection of Hope Road and Lady Musgrave Road in St Andrew.

Observer Online understands that Constable Kwasian Kirlew, is assigned to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), has been admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies and requires urgent care.

The medical team has issued an emergency request for blood donations immediately.

Individuals are being asked to donate blood at the blood collection centre at the University Hospital of the West Indies, the National Blood Bank or any blood-receiving location islandwide, and take the receipt to the blood collection centre at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

READ: Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver

 

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