Police to Charge Driver with Traffic-related Offences for Fatal Accident

Hilberto Romero

Today Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero shared the details of the accident with the media. The accident happened shortly after midday on Sunday. The impact was so severe that the little boy died before he reached the hospital. Romero said that the driver of the vehicle is detained and that upon the completion of the investigation, the charges will be laid against him. Those charges, he said, will likely be for traffic-related offences.

A.C.P., Hilberto Romero, Commander, Eastern Division

“Around 12:32 p. m., police responded to a report of a traffic accident at Third Street, Corozal Town. Upon the arrival, they saw the lifeless body of Juan Osorio, a seven year old. Information is that he was riding his bicycle when he was knocked down by a motor vehicle, at the time being driven by Robert Saldivar. The child was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Robert Saldivar is in custody awaiting charges at this time.”