Fatal Motorcycle Crash on the TV Ramos Highway

A tragic accident on the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway has left one family mourning and another community searching for answers. Police responded to a distressing scene near mile forty-five in southern Belize, where two young men, nineteen-year-old Aaron Cal and twenty-year-old Jeffery Cal, were found injured after a traffic accident. Both were rushed to the Independence Polyclinic, but sadly, Jeffery Cal, a resident of San Isidro Village, did not survive. Initial investigations reveal a painful irony: Jeffery was reportedly the one driving the motorcycle that struck Aaron. Tonight, police are still working to determine the full circumstances, including whether alcohol or the lack of a helmet played a role. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith spoke with reporters earlier today.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“Police responded to reports of a traffic accident near mile forty-five on the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway in southern Belize. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed nineteen-year-old Aaron Cal and twenty-year-old Jeffery Cal with varying degrees of injuries. Both male persons were rushed to the Independence Polyclinic for treatment, however, Jeffery Cal of San Isidro Village succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the accident. Initial investigations revealed that Aaron Cal was walking near mile forty-five along the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway, heading to Bella Vista, when he was hit by a motorcycle being driven by Jeffery Cal.”

 

Reporter

“Was alcohol a factor? Do you all know at this point?”

 

Stacy Smith

“At this point in time, we cannot confirm or deny whether that was a factor.”

 

Reporter
“Was the victim wearing a helmet?”

 

Stacy Smith

“I have also sought to ascertain that information but, unfortunately, I have not been able to do so, thus far.”