By Sue-Ann Wayow
DIRECTOR of operations of Woodford Café at Price Plaza Chaguanas died in a vehicle accident on Monday afternoon.
The accident took place on the southbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway near Grand Bazaar around 2.30 pm.
Martin Hatem, 52, of Woodbrook, died at the scene.
Police reports are that he was driving south when he lost control of his Kia Sportage SUV which overturned several times.
His death has brought the road fatality figure for the year to 27.
During the same period in 2021, the figure stood at 24.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) in its mobile app had appealed at 5 pm to motorists to exercise patience as the accident resulted in an increase in traffic congestion.
Highway patrol officers were at the scene assisting with directing traffic until late evening.
