POLICE HAVE RELEASED the names of the four people who lost their lives in a fatal collision along the Graeme Hall section of the ABC Highway.
The accident involved a van and a car opposite the exit of the Ministry of Agriculture around 3 a.m.
Andre Jabarry Gittens, 23, of River Land, St Philip, and three of his female Vincentian passengers all died in the crash.
They are Aziza Awanna Dennie, 19, of Redemption Shapres; Danee Deverey Horne, 17, of Questelles and 18-year-old Carianne Lee-New Padmore of New Prospect.
Two Vincentian males, Kemelius Boyea 21, of Chateaubelair and 18-year-old Darren Renaldo Daniel of Campden Park, were transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance for medical treatment, complaining for pain to the stomach and soft tissue injuries, respectively.
Danee Horne (left) and Carianne Padmore.
According to iWitness News, the visitors were students at the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College and were in Barbados for a hospitality internship.
They were scheduled to return home today.
Curtis Rock, 52, of Belleplaine, St Andrew, was the driver of the van. He complained for pain to his right hip and was also transported to the QEH by ambulance for treatment.
One of his passengers, Kamillia Hunte, 21, of Pot House, St John, received a laceration over her eye and was transported to the QEH by private transportation.
Police are yet to confirm the names of the other two females who were travelling in the motor van who left the scene in private motor vehicles to seek medical attention and are appealing to them to come forward.
Sympathy and words of comfort poured out on the Nation Barbados’ and iWitness News’ facebook pages today.
Aziza Dennie
From Nation Barbados:
Teresa Douglas: To each of the families who are today trying to deal with this loss I pray that the healing power of Jehovah Rapha envelopes you for the coming days and time ahead…My heartfelt sympathy to each of you.
Shirley Drakes: Wow, Sad however you look at it, my condolences goes out to all the families who are at this time weeping, Only God knows, as a Vincy myself this one hit me hard.
Verdene Nicholls: Very sad, may they all rest in peace. Sincere condolences to their family and friends.
Peter Merrifield: Shocking news. Deepest and sincere condolences to all those affected by this sudden tragedy
From iWitness News:
Junior Cain: RIP. Our prayers are with the families and friends for the loss of your love ones. God is still God. He knows best. What we do not understand; He understands. Right now, draw your strength from God, for His strength is perfect in our weakness.
Mauressa Delecia: This is very heartbreaking…I pray for comfort for their family members and friends…we may not see it or feel it now but God can help us ride out any storm to be used for his glory and our strength….sleep on angels.
Nicola Marshall: My prayers are with the families and friends of these beautiful young ladies….I pray that yall find strength and comfort in the lord, RIP angels!
Cheryl Bascombe: My condolences to the families of these students, may God gives the families comfort and strength in this sad and painful moment. I must say to the families that the Lord giveth and he taketh away and blessed be his name. RIP to the 3 students. (PR/SAT)