Three killed and several more injured in brutal highway accident
And in the south, an accident on the highway Monday night left three persons dead and five others hospitalized. It happened around eleven p.m. at mile two on the Southern Highway when a white pickup and a grey sport utility vehicle collided. At the scene of the wreckage it seems as if it was a head on collision and both vehicles were extensively damaged. The two drivers Shevon Arzu and Carlos Coc, survived, but three of the passengers in the pickup died while three more survived. According to the police press officer, the investigating officers are still trying to determine how the accident was caused.
Sergeant Fitzroy Yearwood, Police Press Officer
“Police visited a scene between miles one and two on the Southern Highway where they saw a white Dodge Ram pick-up and an SUV that apparently collided into each other. Investigations revealed that the pick-up was driven by one Shevon Arzu, A Belizean American Navy soldier who was visiting. And he was driving towards Silk Grass Village. The SUV was driven by one Carlos Coc, who was driving in the opposite direction. Apparently they collided; three persons that were travelling with Arzu, they received head and body injuries and they were transported to the Southern Regional Hospital where they were pronounced Dead on Arrival. The three persons were Cleopha Francisco, Roman Sabal, and Godwin Tench. There were persons, there were about four minors travelling along with Coc and they were transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital because they also received bodily injuries.”
Jose Sanchez
“At this point who does it look like was at fault. Have you gotten that far as yet?”
Sgt. Fitzroy Yearwood
“It is too early in the investigation for us to determine that. But I can assure you the police are investigating. And as soon as we determine who is at fault, that person will be charged.”
Jose Sanchez
“Is it a dangerous piece of road? Is it a curve? Is it a stretch of road?”
Sgt. Fitzroy Yearwood
“I cannot say because by the report no curve was mentioned.”
The drivers and three minors have been transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where they have been taken for treatment in the surgical ward. The police have also began to question the drivers.
I sympathize with Cleopha Francisco’s family with her passing – RIP..
I sympathize with everybody involved in this accident especailly for the decease. By looking at the pics of the accident speeding was the main factor in this accident. I feel so sorry for the drivers because they have to live with this for the rest of their life…
I am a driver from Dangriga who travel that same road almost on a daily basis while working and i can tell you that it is one of the best highway in this country so people tend to take advantage of that. If you are not careful while driving on that stretch of road something like this is likely to happen. My condolences goes out to the families
I sympathize with the family of those that died in this horrible accident and may the Almighty Father Bless you all with Strength and HIS Everlasting Blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Today I lost one of my dearest friend!!! Driving is not a joke so PLEASE take your time on the road! R.I.P. Nigga….
please drivers out there even me when i drive be careful not to take chance, REMEMBER LAST YEAR ALOT OF FATAL CRASHES AND TURN OVERS BEFORE EASTER HOLIDAYS PLEASE DON’T BE ON THE LEAST OF THIS YEAR PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY YOU FAMILY AWAITS YOU AT HOME.
So sad, my sympathizes are with the family and friends of those dead. I know the two guys that died, and I know one of the drivers as well. I hope and pray that he wasn’t drinking, cause the Navy( U.S. Military in general) is very strict about drinking and driving. R.I.P
I SYMPATHIZE WITH EVERYONE OF DAH DECEASE FAMILIES ESPECIALY DEM. JUS B STRONG AND PRAY TO JAH. THE DRIVER IS MY HOMMY AND AM SORRY FOR WAT HAPPEN. ACCIDENT DO HAPPEN.
My friend Shevon happen 2 be one of the drivers that was in that accident and i am really and truly sorry and i say Rest In Peace 2 all that is deceased. Let The Lord Lead U Through This One
My condol. goes out to the families. RIP my cuzz, Beef!!!
The youths whose lives were taken, may their souls rest in peace (Cleopha, Beef, Nigga…………).
To the survivors, especially the drivers, may GOD give yall strenght as you face every new day.
To the families, my condolences, and may GOD give you strenght as well.
To the world, especially the youths, let this be a lesson wen driving on the roads that seem so safe………………………………
RIP to every1 that pass away
Its a shock to hear about this tragedy my dear friend and neighbour…. REST IN PEACE, NIGGA TENCH also the others BEEF and CLEOPHA .Drinking and Driving does not go together. BE careful on the road. >>>>HAVE RESPECT FOR LENT>>>>
Andrew:Let’s not pass judgement brother accidents do happen.If this man new this was going to be the outcome of him driving that vehicle he would have avoid getting into that vehicle.Lets pray for the brother and the families that were affected by this tragedy.Once again let’s not judge this man.
These young people in Belize needs to have professional driver education before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle .I live in Houston and travel to belize often.last year a driver tried overtaking another vehicle on a curve somewhere around mile 25and almost hit mine,I had my wife and young grandkids.So drivers in belize if you don’t care about your life’please be considerate of others.I feel for the family and happen to know the mother of 1 of the deceased.God Bless all
Its so hard to lose young lives. Rest in peace BEEF AND TENCH. WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!
What a shock!! three persons dead, one accident…let this be an example to be safe always!!!
To all the families of the deceased, I can’t imagine the pain you all are going through, but i can surely say that, the ALMIGHTY FATHER IS AT YOUR SIDE AND YOU MUST BELIEVE THAT HE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES….
to my dear friend, Cleofa, sleep on sweety, and may the lord grant you peace for you are now in a safer place..
condolences to the other two deceased families….let God be the judge of everything… until then do take care of yourself and each other…
It’s so sad to hear the bad news of young adults that passed away. We as driver have to be more careful on the roads in Belize, LIFE IS TOO SHORT, SO DRIVER TAKE CARE ON THE ROAD. I WAS IN BELIZE LAST SUMMER AND I WAS ON THE ROADS AND IT WAS TERRIFING FOR ME. THERE ARE ALOT OF CRAZY DRIVERS OUT THERE.My sympathy goes out to the family and friend of the individuals who passed away. Drivers who drink and drive u will not finish the liquor the liquor will finish you!
My cuz Jenilee was involved in the accident. I felt so sorry when i heard about it. thank God she is alive! at this moment she can’t walk. Let’s continue to pray for her speedy recovery. God Bless. RIP to her friends!
this is so sad….now this should enforce belize government on drinking and driving….drunk driving dont pay….damn i party with BEEF in 2005 when i got into a fit at nijah mac….the man part the fight…..RIP BEEF….and to the other souls….rest in peace….
Mein it is very very sad ! my sympathy goes out to everyone. My cousin was beef and the driver was my niece baby father brother. It’s said because beef have a baby that is due any day know and a son at home that is 2 plus all his family and friends that will miss him ! And so was the other family’s they will miss there love ones also . But we should not judge we was not there to see what happen accidents do happen we just have to be more safe . Everyone is here for a reason we don’t know when we will go that is up to god . It very sad but it’s also very true we don’t know when we will go so just treat people with respect love everyone and enjoy every day and cherish everyday that you wake!
BE REAL PEOPLE accidents do happen drinking and driving cuz is not a accident it is a accident about to heppen by being negligent. respect drinking because it will not respect …….YOU….. my sympathy goes to the family
be real people accidents do happen drinking and driving it is not a accident it is a accident about to happen. respect drinking because it will not respect u. my sympathy goes to the family of the deceased
Damn i was so sad when i hear what had happen that Monday night,when i came to work the nurses then told us about how sad their shift ended and the young people who had die.I know two of three persons who died that was beef and Cleopha Beef was a very kool guy i didn’t hear nor see him in trouble no time to be honest i never hear Beef talk i class with his sister Ronnet (B Jay),as for Cleopha she use to go to a house to socialize and i see her there quiet in her corner but we never talk to each other.my condolences to the families and especially to the driver i know it’s very hard on him and the HATERS ARE MAKING IT HARDER ON YOU BUT IGNORE THEM AND BE STRONG DEAL WITH WHAT YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN THAT’S WHY IT’S CALLED ACCCIDENT BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T MEAN IT LOVE DK and keep your head up.
I totally disagree with Cleopha cousin who said that she didn’t want to go on the trip then she shouldn’t have gone and follow her instinct but again that’s her destiny and i’m quit sure that they didn’t back her nor put a gun to her head so that was a bunch of crop.
no no no
heavenhughes u a a… to say that . i no him. drinking a driving all the time in LA . a comment about a drunk driver is not being a hater a…… it is being real
Sorry to hear about the accident.My symapathy to all involved.Please don’t condem the driver he only wanted to be with his friends.I don’t know the teenagers but I spoke reciently with one of the victims mom and she is taking it hard. God bless you all
SO MR.REAL ,HAVE YOU SEEN THE RESULT .WHY YOU BE SAYING THAT IT IS DRUNK DRIVER
I GUESS YOU ARE ONE OF THE HATERS BECAUSE THE RESULT ARE OUT AND IT SHOW THAT IT WAS NOT A MATTER OF DRUNK AND DRIVING BUT I GUESS YOU HAVE IT ALL RIGHT .SINCE YOU KNOW THE DRIVER LIKE THAT
hey REAL wat u r saying is not true, i know DK n he don’t drink n drive here in LA all da time like u said . if u don’t know what to say pls respect urself n the deseased n don’t post sumthing u don’t know…. my heart n prayers goes to all the deseased n their family…R.I.P…… accidents do happen so lets not raise faults n accusation on anyone. its really hard DK cos its not his faullt…..