[UPDATED] 2 killed in separate accidents in Barataria, Gasparillo

TWO early-morning accidents on December 7 in Barataria and Gasparillo have claimed the lives of two people.

Their deaths take Trinidad and Tobago’s road death toll to 111 as compared to 95 for the same period in 2023.

The first accident occurred around 3 am at Fifth Street, near Don Miguel Road, in Barataria.

Initial reports said Randy Persad, 44, was driving his car when he lost control, causing the car to crash into the concrete median.

Persad, of Lime Head Road, Chase Village, Chaguanas, died on the spot.

There were no reports of other injuries.

Meanwhile, another person was killed on the southbound lane of the Solomon Hochoy Highway in Gasparillo. Initial reports said around 7 am, the unidentified driver had veered off the road and crashed into the concrete base of a pole. The car caught fire, killing the driver.

Southern Division police and officers from the Mon Repos Fire Station responded.

A District Medical Officer viewed and ordered the removal of the body. The burnt ruins of the car were wrecked.

Southern Division police are calling on anyone with information on the victim’s identity to call the nearest police station.

People can also call the police at 555, 999 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

This story has been adjusted to include additional details. See original post below.

Two early morning accidents in Barataria and Gasparillo have claimed the lives of two people.

The first accident occurred around 3 am at Fifth Street, near Don Miguel Road, in Barataria.

Initial reports said Randy Persad, 44, was driving his car when he lost control, causing the car to crash into the concrete median.

Persad, of Lime Head Road, Chase Village, Chaguanas, died on the spot.

There were no reports of other injuries.

Meanwhile, another person was killed on the southbound lane of the Solomon Hochoy Highway in Gasparillo.

Initial reports said that, around 7 am, the driver had veered off the road and crashed into the concrete base of a pole. The car caught fire, killing the person.

Southern Division police and officers from the Mon Repos Fire Station responded. The burnt ruins of the car were wrecked, and a DMO viewed and ordered the removal of the charred remains of the victim.

Investigations are ongoing.