Police are investigating a traffic accident that has left a 61-year-old male of Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock dead.

The incident reportedly occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday and involved a 2004 Dodge Neon and a 2005 Chevy Malibu.

Reports are that both vehicles were travelling on Warren Lavarity Highway when the accident occurred.

The male passenger of the Chevy Malibu was extricated by the Jaws of Life and was listed in critical condition.

All other passenger and driver of both vehicles were taken to the Rand Memorial Hospital and later discharged.

Yesterday, shortly before 1 a.m., the male passenger of the Chevy Malibu succumbed to injuries at the Rand Memorial Hospital.