Vehicle Rear-ends Tractor, One Man is Dead

A fatal road traffic accident in Stann Creek District on Saturday has claimed the life of Eduardo Palacios.  The vehicle that he and three other passengers were traveling in collided into the back of a tractor, causing major damages to the Ford Escape.  Despite being rushed for emergency medical treatment, Palacios perished from his injuries.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“Police responded to an area near Santa Cruz Village where there was a report of a fatal road traffic accident.  Upon their arrival, they saw a tractor with damages, as well as a Ford Escape vehicle extensively damaged.  Information is that the Ford Escape crashed into the back of the tractor.  Four occupants were in the Ford Escape and they were all taken for treatment where Eduardo Palacios succumbed to his injuries.  An investigation is being carried out into this report.”