A 43-year-old man was killed and his girlfriend hospitalised after being struck by a speeding vehicle while on a motorcycle Saturday night.
Steven “Ratti” Manzanilla died on the spot outside his home in Orange Walk Town when a vehicle travelling at high speed knocked the couple off their motorcycle around 9 p.m.
According to eyewitness accounts, Manzanilla and his girlfriend had just finished speaking with two friends when the tragic incident occurred. The couple were still seated on their motorcycle when the vehicle struck them.
Manzanilla’s girlfriend was rushed to Northern Regional Hospital.
A person who knew Manzanilla said, “RIP Brother, such a respectful person was carelessly taken away.” Another said, “Never mi know yesterday was going to be the last time we laughed with each other really wah miss yo cuz.”