A devastating road accident in Mount Standfast, St James, has left a family in mourning after 18-year-old Josiah Carmichael lost his life in a fatal collision on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. along Garden Road, involving two vehicles traveling from Speightstown towards Holetown. Josiah, a passenger in one of the vehicles, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite of the Holetown Police Station confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with forensic teams working to determine the cause of the crash. Josiah’s mother, Natalie Carmichael, described her son as a kind, helpful, and promising young man who was the backbone of their family. She recounted their final moments together, expressing her grief over the sudden loss. Inspector Brathwaite urged motorists to practice defensive driving and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies. Witnesses to the crash are encouraged to contact the Holetown Police Station as investigations continue.