In a tragic incident on Friday evening, a hit-and-run accident in Lyssons, St Thomas, resulted in the death of 60-year-old Sharon Hastings, an employee of the St Thomas Municipal Corporation. According to reports, the incident occurred shortly after 6 pm when Hastings was crossing a roadway and was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The driver fled the scene without stopping, leaving Hastings critically injured. She was immediately transported to a nearby medical facility, where she was pronounced dead. Local authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for this fatal collision. The community has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Hastings, who was a respected member of the municipal workforce. This incident has reignited concerns about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws in the area.
