Little Boy Who Perished in RTA was Celebrating His Birthday 

A tragic road traffic accident in Toledo claimed the lives of three family members, including a man, his daughter, and his grandson. Twelve people were involved in the incident, with two minors still hospitalised and one in critical condition at KHMH.

The accident occurred as the family travelled from Punta Gorda to Aguacate Village. The crash was triggered when an oncoming vehicle with no lights suddenly flashed its lights, causing the driver, Jose Tush, to lose control while attempting to overtake. The collision resulted in extensive damage to both a Ford 350 pickup and a Toyota pickup.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided details, stating that police responded to the accident between Eldridgeville and Jacintoville on July 12, 2024. Several individuals sustained injuries and were taken for treatment. Renita Tush, Jose Tush, and Michael Tush were pronounced dead at the Punta Gorda Hospital. The family was out celebrating Tyrone’s fifth birthday.

ACP Romero noted that the driver of the second vehicle remains hospitalized. The police are waiting for the survivors to recover before probing further into the circumstances of the crash. Romero confirmed that the accident occurred due to overtaking and that the investigation will continue to determine the final details.

Primo Tush, a relative of the deceased, expressed the family’s heartbreak and called for a thorough investigation. He urged authorities to expedite the postmortem examinations to allow the family to lay their loved ones to rest.

If you want to assist the family with funeral expenses, you can deposit a donations into Belize Bank account number 231010010160000.