Police are continuing their investigations into a fatal accident on the Beetham Highway which claimed the life of Laventille resident, Karen Joseph.

Reports say Ms. Joseph was killed on the Beetham Highway shortly before 5 am yesterday.

Newscenter 5 understands Ms. Joseph was driving her A.D wagon on the west bound lane of the highway near VMCOTT when she lost control and crashed.

The 51- year -old woman died at the scene.

Ms. Joseph lived at Desperlie Crescent upper Laventille.