Truck driver arrested for cyclist’s death

The driver of a trailer truck involved in an accident on the Western Highway yesterday which claimed the life of cyclist John “Shambah” Dominguez Sr. has been charged with manslaughter by negligence. Israel Chi of Ranchito Village Corozal also faces charges of causing death by careless conduct, and driving without due care and attention. Dominguez was riding his bike between miles fifteen and sixteen when a trailer broke loose while it and another trailer were being towed by a truck driven by Chi. Dominguez was knocked off the road and into some water. He died at the scene. Police say they are investigating allegations by witnesses that the runaway trailer was improperly hitched to the first trailer and may have even been held in place by a thin piece of tie wire.