Collision at Belize City Intersection Claims One Life

Belize City police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday, July 24, at around 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of King Street and East Canal Street.

Officers found a public bus with front-end damage, driven by 44-year-old Yadir Ernesto Perez, a bus driver from Corozal District. They also discovered a black Meilun motorcycle with extensive damage, driven by 36-year-old Orion Michael McKenzie from Belize City, who had a passenger, 44-year-old Felipe Cowo from San Antonio Village, Toledo District.

Initial investigations suggest that Perez was driving the bus on King Street, while McKenzie was riding the motorcycle on East Canal Street. Allegedly, McKenzie failed to stop at a stop sign and attempted to cross the intersection, leading to a collision with the bus. The impact caused McKenzie to lose control, crashing into a taco stand and injuring himself, Cowo, and 36-year-old Marina Garcia, a businesswoman.

McKenzie and Cowo were transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) for medical attention. Unfortunately, McKenzie was pronounced dead on arrival, while Cowo sustained other injuries. The investigation is ongoing.