Man Crushed While Working on Work Truck in Belize City

A tragic accident in Belize City has left a family grieving and a community in shock. This afternoon, what started as routine truck maintenance turned deadly for forty-one-year-old Nuridim Mariano. He was working on his vehicle outside a mechanic shop in the Jimmy Dyer area when a freak accident claimed his life. According to reports, Mariano was standing in front of his truck, parked just behind another, when he asked someone to start the engine. But the truck was in gear, and it lurched forward, pinning him between the two vehicles. Despite quick efforts to reverse and free him, it was too late. Mariano died on the scene. His family rushed to the area moments after the incident. News Five spoke with his aunt, Wilma Thompson-Wiley, who shared heartfelt memories of her nephew.

 

Voice of: Wilma Thompson-Wiley, Aunt of Deceased

“Mein he was an all arounder. Master of none, but he got everything going. Everyrting he put his hands on. He was crack of all trade, master of none. Very friendly, when you see him you see his teeth and he use to run jokes. He give you life when you sad. He bring so much life and he is all about his family and friends. He was a good person, a respectable. He was about mommy and yes mam and he loved his family. We pack up, me and my daughter we rush out and I came out on my cycle. Just like bad luck my cycle chain just came off. So my granddaughter brought us in the car. We cant miss this moment for nothing. Nuh somebody like riddim. He was mannerly, cheerful, respectful, no matter what, he always look after the needy, if you nuh have and he have, he wah share.”