ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday when a Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) bus driver lost his life after his vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ditch. The accident occurred in the Dunbeholden area of St Catherine, marking a somber day for the transportation company and the local community. According to initial reports, a police officer discovered the bus off the Salt Pond roadway, with the driver unresponsive. Immediate assistance was provided, and the driver was rushed to Spanish Town Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities confirmed to Observer Online that the 39-year-old driver succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Notably, the bus was empty at the time of the accident, averting further casualties. The JUTC has extended heartfelt condolences to the driver’s family and announced plans to offer grief counseling to his colleagues during this difficult time.