Condolences Pour in as 6th Victim Identified

The country remains in shock following a horrific vehicular crash that left ten people dead. A devastating collision occurred near mile 68 on the George Price Highway and involved nine passengers in a Toyota Corolla and a motorcyclist.

The tragedy has sparked national grief and raised questions about how nine people managed to fit inside a five-seater vehicle.

Police Commissioner Chester Williams told the nation via a Facebook post, “The accident involved a Ford Expedition SUV that was travellings from in the direction of Benque Viejo Town from San Ignacio, carrying 4 passengers, a Toyota Corolla taxi car traveling from Benque to San Ignacio carrying 9 passengers and a motorcycle traveling in the same direction with only its rider. Of the four passengers in the Expedition, two are critical and are admitted to the hospital and the other two received minor injuries. All 9 passengers in the taxi and the motorcycle rider are deceased.”

Reports indicate the Toyota Corolla, driven by Ruduel Parham (deceased), collided with a motorcycle. This caused a fiery explosion that claimed the lives of all nine people inside the car as well as the motorcyclist. The other victims have been identified as 31-year-old Shailer Lopez, 29-year-old Abigail Bradley, 24-year-old Keilin Pinelo, 19-year-old Jaheim Inglesias, and Aimie Hernandez.

The crash also involved a Ford Expedition SUV traveling west toward Benque Viejo Town. The SUV had four occupants. Two remain hospitalised with critical injuries, while the other two sustained minor injuries.

Police Commissioner Chester Williams called the crash a “sad and tragic incident” and urged drivers to exercise caution on the highways. He assured the public that police are investigating the cause of the collision and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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