Another Motorcyclist Killed in RTA, This time in OW

Another motorcyclist lost his life over the long holiday weekend. This time, a mishap occurred, just like the other incident, between a vehicle and a motorcycle. It happened on Sunday on the San Antonio Road in Orange Walk and claimed the life of Edgar Gongora. Police say that the driver of the Mercury four-door vehicle, Enrique Maldonado, has been served with a Notice of Intended Prosecution while the investigation progresses.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, the 13th of October, there was a fatal road traffic accident on the San Antonio Road in Orange Walk. Police visited the area where they saw a motorcycle extensively damaged and a Mercury four-door car with damages. Information is that Edgar Gongora was riding his motorcycle when he attempted to overtake the Mercury car driven by Enrique Maldonado. He hit the front portion of the car and caused him to lose control of the motorcycle, causing him to fall to the ground and he receive injuries. He was taken to the hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation is being carried out into this fatal road traffic accident.”