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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 042323-119 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
April 23, 2023  
 
27-year-old Woman Dead in Early Morning Auto Collision 
 
St. Croix, USVI - On April 23, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m. the Traffic Investigation 
Bureau was notified to travel to Northside Road in the vicinity of Blues’ Barbecue Bar & 
Grill to investigate a two-vehicle collision.  
Upon arrival on the scene, Traffic Investigation Bureau investigators observed both vehicles 
in the northwest bound lane in a head-on collision.  
Based on the evidence at the scene, preliminary investigation of this case indicates vehicle 
one, a silver 2011 Toyota Rav4 was heading northwest on Northside Road. The evidence 
further indicates that vehicle two, a grey 2003 GMC Envoy was heading eastbound and at 
some point, entered the westbound lane and collided with the Rav 4 head-on causing 
disabling damage to both vehicles. Two of the three passengers in the collision were 
transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for treatment.  
The preliminary investigation also indicates that the drivers and passenger were NOT 
wearing their safety belt at the time of the crash.  
Emergency Medical Technician indicated that the driver of the Toyota Rav4 succumbed on 
the scene. The driver was identified by next of kin as 27-year-old, Jahniqua Williams. An 
autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.  
This is an ongoing investigation by the Traffic Investigation Bureau. 
 
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