KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two categories of Jamaica’s most vulnerable road users – pedestrians and motorcyclists – have combined to account for 52 per cent of the 160 people killed in 145 fatal crashes since the start of the year.

According to the latest crash statistics released on July 10 by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), fatalities have decreased by 19 per cent when compared to prior year while fatal crashes decreased by 16 per cent.

The statistics also reveal that 42 motorcyclists have been killed this year, representing 26 per cent of overall fatalities. Pedestrians come next with 41 deaths, also accounting for 26 per cent of fatalities since the start of the year.