00:04Loud screams of grief echoed at the scene as the bodies of Shaka Rivers and Keon Sprang Nimlet,
00:11both of Signal Hill Tobago, were viewed by relatives.
00:16Corporal Carver Vincent told the media Mr. Nimlet lost control of the vehicle he was driving
00:22and the car became airborne, killing the occupants on impact.
00:27A motor vehicle, PBC 1822, was driven by one Mr. Keon Nimlet of No. 1 Piccadilly, Signal, Tobago,
00:39was proceeding east along the Clonoy Highway.
00:43When he lost control, trying to avoid an uncommon motor vehicle,
00:49came to contact with one of the traffic signs,
00:52came to contact with a tree on the southern side of the South Clonoy Highway,
00:56where both him and Shaka.
01:00Brother of Shaka Rivers told the TV6 News he was at home when he received a phone call
01:05that his brother was involved in a fatal accident.
01:10What went through your mind when you realized that it was your brother in the accident?
01:14Well, to be honest, I started crying and asked God how much more,
01:17because it was just November, we buried Mommy,
01:20and now my brother again.
01:25It's overwhelming it.
01:28I can't find words.
01:30Nigel Tate, area representative for Signal Hill Patience Hill,
01:34and cousin to the deceased, Shaka Rivers, was distraught at the scene.
01:40Shaka is my cousin, close, close cousin,
01:42and sprung with a very close friend, you know, so...
01:48Right now, I'm emotionally hurt because I wasn't expecting to get this news.
01:55And at this point in time,
01:58I must say condolences to some families and friends of the deceased,
02:07but I'm emotionally right now, shaking up right now.
02:13Corporal Vincent is pleading with drivers to proceed with care.
02:17As he said, speed was a factor in the deaths of the men.
02:22Two persons died because of speed.
02:25Take your time.
02:26You'll reach where you have to go.
02:28If you have to reach your destination a certain time,
02:31live way before and take your time.
02:34Look, we have persons now.
02:37People are...
02:38Their families are mourning right now.
02:40The death of these two young individuals.
02:43Take your time.
02:45Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
02:48Jones, TV6 News.
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