The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is saddened by the tragedy which occurred along the southbound lane of the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway yesterday afternoon, in the vicinity of Brentwood Mall. The collision, which involved two motorcyclists, claimed the lives of two young men.
At approximately 3:45 p.m. yesterday, officers of the Highway Patrol responded to a road traffic collision involving two motorcyclists. One motorcyclist collided with the rear of a white Toyota Axio, resulting in a secondary collision involving the second motorcyclist. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire.
Police can confirm that a 25-year-old male of Trincity died at the scene after his motorcycle collided with the rear of the white Axio. The other motorcyclist involved, a 35-year-old male of Santa Rosa, Arima, lost control after colliding with debris and wreckage from the initial collision. He sustained serious injuries and subsequently died at the Chaguanas Health Facility. The female driver of the white Axio was able to remove herself from the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames.
The TTPS wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and urges the public to take heed of the serious and tragic consequences of road traffic crashes, as well as the importance of obeying road traffic regulations and operating motor vehicles safely.
According to information from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch’s Roadway Surveillance Unit (RSU), nine (9) motorcyclists have been killed in road traffic collisions in 2026, compared to seven (7) for the same period last year, representing a 28% increase. Additionally, forty (40) motorcyclists lost their lives in crashes over the past five (5) years.
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) classifies motorcyclists as vulnerable road users due to their increased exposure to the risk of serious injury and death in road traffic crashes. Although both motorcyclists involved in yesterday’s tragic collision were wearing safety helmets, the impact was unsurvivable.
The TTPS continues to remind drivers of the critical need to operate motor vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
The TTPS has also taken note of the negative comments on social media regarding the traffic congestion resulting from yesterday’s crash. However, we remind the public that fatal road traffic collisions trigger legal investigative procedures which must be followed. These include preserving the crash scene for the Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) team and ensuring that responding agencies, such as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Services, can carry out their duties safely before the roadway is reopened.
Road shoulders are often kept clear in these situations to allow for the quick movement of responding emergency vehicles. Patience is important, as priority is always given to the care of victims and the safety of first responders.