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On the night of Tuesday, February 9, 2021, a traffic accident which took place on the Stann Creek Valley Road claimed the life of 26-year-old Arita Vanzie and left three others injured. She was travelling inside a four-door Chevrolet Impala along with driver of the vehicle 21-year-old Damion Usher, Customs Officer 24-year-old Deon Castillo, and Zane Zuniga. It is reported that Usher lost control of the vehicle before running into a ditch and hitting a culvert. Vanzie died while receiving treatment at the Southern Regional Hospital and the three others were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police have since reported that those three persons have been released from the hospital and that Usher has been issued a notice of intended prosecution (NIP) pending the result of Vanzie’s post mortem examination. ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch, says that from what investigators have gathered, excessive speeding seems to have been a factor in this acciden
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Israel Argueta
Police are looking for a driver who knocked down and killed a man on the Stann Creek Valley Road.
The family of Israel Argueta is mourning the loss of their loved one and police have more questions than answers. Just before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, the 64-year-old was riding his bicycle when was he was knocked from the rear. Dangriga Police were called to the scene between Miles eight and nine on the Stann Creek Valley Road and met Argueta’s lifeless body. Not too far away from his body was his damaged bicycle.
Police have since learnt that the bicyclist was travelling north along the highway when he was hit from behind, causing the fatal injuries. The police are asking the assistance of anyone who might be able to offer information in this incident. So far, they have not yet been able to locate the vehicle nor get a description of the driver.