Nadya Castillo Killed in Highway Collision

A young woman on a visit to her home in Belize was killed last night in a major accident on the Western Highway.

At around 7:15 pm, a car and a pickup collided on the Western Highway. 24-year-old Henry Wade was driving to Belmopan and 21-year-old Santiago Campos was driving tow Belize City. They collided between miles 38 and 39. Wade was traveling with 24 year old Nadya Castillo and her cousin 17-year-old Leanna Castillo. Nadya died on impact while Leanne broke her hand and was bruised to her midsection. The driver broke his hand and suffered injury to his face. In the other vehicle, Campos and his passenger received minor injuries.

Police have not yet determined who was in the wrong.