Police believe speeding was involved

Jorge Lemus

Anthony Hunter’s family is preparing to lay him to rest later this week. But police investigations continue and contrary to what the family says, the police believe that Hunter was heading in the direction of Belmopan when the collision took place. Police also coincide with the family’s views that speeding was involved in the accident.

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Cpl. Jorge Lemus, Precinct 2, Belize City Police

“The police responded where they saw the lifeless body of a male person lying in the middle of the road and a motorcycle about a hundred and twenty feet away from the said accident scene. Also a yellow in color backhoe was seen on the opposite side of the highway. The motorcycle is a ninja Kawasaki brand ninja bike, like we commonly know it as. It had extensive damage.”

Duane Moody

“What is the investigation showing so far that happened? How did the two collide? Was one trying to overtake the other?”

Cpl. Jorge Lemus

“Initial information received to the police at this time was that the motorcycle was heading towards Belmopan and was seen overtaking a vehicle and collided with the said backhoe.”

Duane Moody

“That was traveling in the opposite direction…”

Cpl. Jorge Lemus

“That was traveling towards Belize City.”

Duane Moody

“Has anyone been served as yet?”

Cpl. Jorge Lemus

“The driver of the said backhoe was served with a notice of intended prosecution. The lead investigator at this time is following all leads when it comes to the witnesses and so forth. The file will be put together and sent to the D.P.P.’s office for her perusal and further directives.”