Two teenagers were killed in an accident in Tobago yesterday.
Police identified them as Lariann Perez, 19, of Signal Hill, and Shi-ann Thomas, 13, a student, of Glen Road.
The accident took place shortly after 4 am on the Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay Road, Carnbee, near Republic Bank.
Perez, who was the driver, was heading south in her friend's silver Almera, when she ran off the road, struck a traffic sign and ended up in a drain.
Police said Thomas was thrown from the vehicle while Perez suffered head injuries. Both died on the spot.
Investigators said Perez obtained her driver’s licence less than one month ago.
Autopsies are scheduled to be performed today.
Old Grange Police are continuing investigations.