Hopetown man succumbs after crash

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1935h last night on the Main Road at No. 11 Village, WCB, and which resulted in the death of Eson Ritch, 29 years, of Hopetown, WCB.

Police say that investigations have revealed that Ritch was riding a motor cycle when it is alleged that he collided with a motor car that drove out from an access road. Pillion rider Clifford Mc Calmon, 23 years, of Lichfield, WCB, suffered injuries and has been admitted to hospital.

The driver of the motor car is in police custody assisting with the investigations.