Driver Escapes Injury After Crashing Subaru in Seaview Gardens

A driver in Seaview Gardens, St Andrew, crashed his Subaru Impreza into bushes after failing to negotiate a corner due to a pothole. Luckily, he sustained no serious injuries. Police and witnesses cited speeding and unfamiliarity with the area as factors in the accident.

A 28-year-old driver appears to have avoided serious injury following a dramatic crash involving his 2011 Subaru Impreza in Seaview Gardens, St Andrew. Early on Saturday morning, around 7:00 AM, the vehicle veered off Chesterfield Drive and ended up flipped on its roof in a bushy area. The car sustained extensive damage and required a wrecker for removal.

Azrel Chambers, the driver, explained to Observer Online that his unfamiliarity with the road contributed to the accident. He was traveling from the direction of Marcus Garvey Drive when he encountered a significant pothole at a curve, which local residents have voiced concerns about for months. In a bid to avoid the pothole, he lost control and crashed into the bushes.

Police officials, along with a witness who was driving behind Chambers at the time of the incident, suggested that speed and lack of knowledge of the area played crucial roles in the crash. The witness echoed the sentiments about the pothole’s dangerous presence on the roadway, reinforcing calls for better road conditions to enhance safety.

In summary, the incident highlights concerns over road safety in Seaview Gardens, particularly regarding the dangerous pothole that continues to threaten motorists. Azrel Chambers, though fortunate to escape serious injury, serves as a reminder of the potential risks drivers face when navigating unfamiliar roads. Raising awareness and addressing the rough conditions of the road may help prevent future accidents.

Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com