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Man killed after reportedly jumping in front of vehicle along highway

Published:Wednesday | December 20, 2023 | 10:43 AM
The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. - File photo

The St Catherine South Traffic Department is seeking to ascertain the identity of a man who died along the PJ Patterson Highway on Tuesday night.

It is reported that the man was hit by a Toyota Probox motor car after he jumped into the path of the vehicle, about 10:30 p.m.

The impact also caused extensive damage to the vehicle.

The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

- Rasbert Turner

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