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News.com.au
a day ago
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- News.com.au
Tragedy as mum, 53, killed in horror motorbike crash on holiday
A British mum has died in a horror motorbike crash while on a couple's holiday in Jamaica. Lisa Ball, 53, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, was on-board a rented scooter when a pick-up truck smashed into the bike and sent her flying over 18 metres across the road. 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. 'I am still reeling from the shock of the incident, which made for a sleepless night,' Kacia Campbell-Jones said. 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. 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.' 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 holiday-maker 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.'
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Mum thrown 60ft in the air and killed in horror motorbike crash on romantic holiday in Jamaica
Mum thrown 60ft in the air and killed in horror motorbike crash on romantic holiday in Jamaica Lisa Ball, 53, was on a dream break in Jamaica to mark the one-year anniversary of her relationship with partner Anthony Hurt when tragedy struck Lisa Ball sadly died in a crash while on holiday (Image: Facebook ) A British mum has tragically lost her life in a devastating motorbike accident while on a dream holiday in Jamaica to celebrate her anniversary. Lisa Ball, 53, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, was on a romantic break with her partner Anthony Hurt when they were involved in a crash on the North Coast Highway near Montego Bay. The couple were travelling on a rented Honda scooter when they were struck by a pick-up truck that emerged from a restaurant car park, catapulting Lisa over 60 feet through the air as onlookers watched in horror. The incident took place at approximately 7.40pm on Sunday, May 19. Despite prompt medical attention, Lisa succumbed to severe head injuries and was declared dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Her partner Anthony, who is believed to have been at the helm of the scooter, astonishingly sustained only minor injuries to his foot. Lisa Ball was with her partner Anthony (Image: Facebook ) Chloe Watson, Lisa's heartbroken daughter, confirmed the tragic news and shared a poignant message online: "Love you mum.", reports the Express. Lisa, a devoted mother and cherished grandmother to Olivia, Daisy, Lyla, Lillie, and Madelyn, was also affectionately known by her social media alias, Jo-Ann Pickles. Described by close friends as a "gentle soul" and "one of the kindest people you could ever meet" Lisa's passing has left many in mourning. Fiona Ward, a dear friend, expressed her sorrow: "This beautiful lady came to Jamaica with her partner and they were having the best time until this tragic accident. Everyone who loved Jo is grieving." Claire Ettenfield, a salon proprietor from Keighley, shared her sorrow, noting: "She was kind, caring and full of love. A real gentle soul." Local law enforcement in Jamaica have detained the pick-up truck's operator for questioning regarding the incident. A representative from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Jamaica and are in contact with local authorities." Article continues below British nationals are warned by the UK Government about the prevalent risk of road mishaps in Jamaica, attributing danger to factors such as unsatisfactory road maintenance, insufficient signage, and irresponsible driving behaviours.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit killed on night before birthday as she celebrated on dream Jamaican holiday
Lisa Ball, 53, was thrown more than 20 yards and died after the motorbike she was on crashed with a pick-up truck exiting a restaurant car park near Montego Bay in Jamaica A British woman was tragically killed in a motorbike crash the night before her birthday as she celebrated her anniversary during a dream holiday in Jamaica. Lisa Ball, who was riding on a rented scooter as a passenger, was thrown more than 20 yards when the motorbike crashed with a pick-up truck exiting a restaurant car park near Montego Bay on the Caribbean island's north coast. The 53-year-old, from Keighley in West Yorkshire, suffered fatal head injuries in the crash at around 7.40pm on May 19, according to witnesses. The mother and grandmother was taken to the hospital but was sadly pronounced dead. Lisa's partner Anthony Hurt, thought to have been driving the scooter, reportedly escaped with minor injuries to his feet. The North Coast Highway, where the tragedy happened, is a busy tourist trail common among holidaymakers travelling between Falmouth and St James. The driver of the pick-up truck involved in the crash was taken into custody by Jamaican police for questioning, reports the Daily Mail. A witness who stopped at the scene of the crash and tried to help Lisa posted about the incident online, saying it had left her feeling shaken. 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." Tributes were paid to Lisa, who went by Jo-Ann Pickles on social media, after her sudden death. "Love you mum," her heartbroken daughter Chloe Watson wrote on Facebook. A tribute read: "I went to school with Joanne up to being about 9 years old, if I remember rightly she lived up long Lee then. So shocked to hear she's died, she was such a cute, lovely kid, I remember a day out to Lightwater Valley with her. Much love to her family xx." "Aww so sorry for your loss heartbreaking xx," someone else said. "So sorry for your loss," one more person added. One more tribute read: "Devastated at the news. So sorry you are all having to go through this. Sending huge hugs and thoughts to you all. Lisa was a client of mine. Such a gentle soul, kind and caring. Xx." A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Jamaica and are in contact with the local authorities.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- 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.'
