Teen Killed in Early Morning Motorcycle Crash in Santa Elena

A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a young Belizean over the weekend. Just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, a motorcycle carrying two people was crossing the Santa Elena New Bridge, heading toward Loma Luz Boulevard, when the driver reportedly lost control and slammed into a lamppost. The impact threw both riders onto the pavement. Sixteen-year-old Denver Jackson suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith says investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to the deadly crash.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“On Sunday twenty-fifth, May, 2025, information was received of a road traffic accident at the corner of Loma Luz Boulevard and the Trapiche area of Cayo District.  Upon arrival, white in color Lifan motorcycle was observed and some thirty-tow feet away from the motorcycle was a male minor, namely Denver Jackson, who was observed with injuries to the upper part of his body and being treated by paramedics. Jackson was rushed to the San Ignacio Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately six twenty-three a.m.. The scene of the accident was processed and the matter is under  investigation. The police have issued a notice of intended prosecution in the matter to Mr. Fernando Funez, who is the driver of the cycle.”

 

Reporter

“So he was riding together?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“He was on the motorcycle along with Mr. Funez. That’s the information that we have so far.”

 

Reporter

“Were urine samples taken?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“Yes. Urine samples have been collected.”

 

Reporter

“Do you know how the accident occurred?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“We have received information, however, the information that we have will be disclosed when that becomes necessary to be disclosed.”