GHS in mourning after 3rd form student dies in tragic accident 

By Admin. Updated 7:50 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

Students, teachers, and parents connected to the St. Vincent Girls’ High School (GHS) are currently in mourning after the tragic death of one of the school’s students.

Dead is 14-year-old Reshonna Thompson of Diamond. She was in Form 3 Browne.

The student died following an accident involving the vehicle she was traveling in today (December 13) in Villa.

According to well-placed sources, she was a passenger in a vehicle that was driven by her relative.

The vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck on the main road at Villa on Friday afternoon.

After the accident, the student was taken to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The driver, a female, is in critical condition at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital.

Students have been pouring out messages of grief on the social media platform Instagram.

The school also released a statement.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Reshonna Thompson, a 14-year-old student from the village of Diamond, who was in Form 3 at the St. Vincent Girls’ High School. She was involved in a vehicle accident with her aunt earlier today. Tragically, Reshonna lost her life, and her aunt is currently in critical condition,” the GHS said.

“Reshonna was a cherished member of Headmistress House, where she was instrumental in writing the house chants, bringing unity and spirit to her peers. She also served as the Secretary for the school’s Student Council, known for her dedication and leadership,” the GHS added.

“On behalf of the entire St. Vincent Girls’ High School community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Thompson family during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with her aunt, as well as her family and friends. We ask that you keep them in your prayers, especially as they navigate through this unimaginable loss,” the school said.

The all-girls secondary school which ranks number one for CXC CSEC passes each year said: “Please join us in praying for healing and strength for her aunt, the grieving family, and the entire community affected by this devastating loss. May they find comfort and support in each other during this trying time”.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The incident marks the second road fatality for the day.

Early in the morning Olando ‘Lando’ Davis, a 31-year-old conductor of Richland Park, died at the scene after the bus in which he was travelling ran off the road in the Point/Old Sandy Bay Area and plunged into a bank.