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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Tragedy as Brit mum, 53, killed in horror motorbike crash on holiday in Jamaica as heartbroken daughter pays tribute
A BRIT mum has died in a horror motorbike crash while on holiday in Jamaica - just a night before her 54th birthday. Lisa Ball from Keighley, West Yorkshire, was on board a rented scooter when a pick-up truck smashed into the bike and sent her flying over 60ft across the road. 4 4 4 Lisa was on a dream holiday to the Caribbean with her partner Anthony Hurt as the pair celebrated their anniversary. Anthony is thought to have been driving the scooter with Lisa sat as a passenger when the truck pulled out from a restaurant car park on the island's tourist trail near to Montego Bay. Both were dramatically thrown from the Honda scooter along the North Coast Highway, according to horrified witnesses. The tragic accident took place around 7.40pm on May 19. Lisa tragically suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to hospital. Anthony reportedly escaped with just minor injuries to his feet. A shocked eyewitness who stopped at the scene to help Lisa described the tragedy. Kacia Campbell-Jones said: "I am still reeling from the shock of the incident, which made for a sleepless night." She also revealed that the fatal crash took place as the couple were celebrating their anniversary as well as Lisa's birthday. Lisa, who was also known on social media as Jo-Ann Pickles, was reportedly staying at a resort near the coastal town of Lucea. Brit shark attack Jamaica Tributes have poured in for the beloved family woman since her death was confirmed by Jamaican police. Her heartbroken daughter Chloe Watson left a heart-aching message on social media saying: "Love you mum." She added: "She was a much-loved mum and nana of Olivia, Daisy, Lyla, Lillie and Madelyn." As close friend Fiona Ward said: "This beautiful lady is one of my closest friends, she came to Jamaica for a holiday with her partner they were having the best time until this tragic accident. "This is such devastating news for her family and friends. Everyone who loved Jo is grieving." Lisa was also labelled as a "gentle soul, kind and caring" by Claire Ettenfield, a salon owner in her hometown of Keighley. The driver of the pick-up truck involved in the crash has been taken into custody by Jamaican police for questioning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office told The Sun: 'We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Jamaica and are in contact with the local authorities.' Lisa's death is the latest fatal tourist road accident in Jamaica in recent months. In February, a Canadian holidaymaker lost her life on the same highway just hours after she arrived at the island's airport. The British Foreign Office has guidance online for tourists warning them to be aware of the dangers of road accidents in the Caribbean. It states: "Many roads are badly maintained with poor signage. In some locations a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. "Road accidents and fatalities are common. Roads in rural areas are often narrow and winding and poorly lit at night. "Weather conditions can exacerbate poor driving conditions. "Driving standards vary. Lane discipline is poor. Speeding and drink-driving is common. Many drivers do not have car insurance." 4
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Tragedy as British holidaymaker is killed in a horror motorbike crash in Jamaica - on the night before her birthday
A British holidaymaker was killed in a horror motorbike crash in Jamaica while celebrating her anniversary - on the night before her birthday. Lisa Ball, 53, from Keighley, West Yorks, was riding as a passenger on a rented scooter when a pick-up truck pulled out from a restaurant car park on the island's tourist trail near Montego Bay. The mother and grandmother, who was on a dream holiday to the Caribbean island with her partner celebrating the anniversary of their relationship, was thrown more than 20 yards from the Honda bike and suffered fatal head injuries, witnesses said. She was taken to hospital but pronounced dead shortly after her arrival. Her partner, Anthony Hurt, who is thought to have been driving the scooter, reportedly escaped with just minor injuries to his feet. An eyewitness who stopped at the scene to tend to Ms Ball told how she had been left shaken by the tragedy. Posting online, Kacia Campbell-Jones wrote: 'I am still reeling from the shock of the incident, which made for a sleepless night, particularly since it fell on my birthday and your anniversary and birthday celebration. 'Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and I hope my assistance at the scene was in some way helpful, especially trying to get an ambulance and preparing the A&E staff before she got there.' Ms Ball, who was also known by the social media name Jo-Ann Pickles, had travelled to Jamaica with her partner for a holiday and was reportedly staying at a resort near the coastal town of Lucea. The accident happened around 7.40pm on May 19 along the North Coast Highway, a busy route popular with tourists travelling between Falmouth and St James. Tributes were paid on social media to Ms Ball, with her heartbroken daughter Chloe Watson simply posting: 'Love you mum.' She added: 'She was a much-loved mum and nana of Olivia, Daisy, Lyla, Lillie and Madelyn.' Close friend Fiona Ward said: 'This beautiful lady is one of my closest friends, she came to Jamaica for a holiday with her partner they were having the best time until this tragic accident. 'This is such devastating news for her family and friends. Everyone who loved Jo is grieving.' Claire Ettenfield, a salon owner in Keighley, added: 'Lisa was a client of mine. Such a gentle soul, kind and caring.' Just months ago, Mr Hurt had posted a heartfelt tribute to his partner on Facebook, calling her 'a keeper' and writing: 'I love her to bits.' The driver of the pick-up truck involved in the crash was taken into custody by Jamaican police for questioning. The Foreign Office confirmed it was offering consular support to Lisa's grieving family. Ms Ball's death is the latest fatal road accident involving tourists in Jamaica, raising renewed concerns about safety on the island's busy coastal highways. In February, a Canadian holidaymaker lost her life on the same stretch of road having just arrived at the island's airport. Foreign Office guidance states: 'Many roads are badly maintained with poor signage. In some locations a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. 'Road accidents and fatalities are common. Roads in rural areas are often narrow and winding and poorly lit at night. Weather conditions can exacerbate poor driving conditions. 'Driving standards vary. Lane discipline is poor. Speeding and drink-driving is common. Many drivers do not have car insurance.'
