A man was killed in a tragic accident in Bella Vista village in the Toledo District. It happened early on Friday morning between miles 43 and 44 of the Southern Highway where there was a collision between a pickup and a motorcycle carrying two men.
37 tear old Rafael Ortiz Lopez, was driving the motorcycle towards Bella Vista Village, when he collided into the Pickup, which was being driven by 20 year old Ramon Caserez. He was overtaking the tractor when he crashed into the motorbike.
The police press officer told us that they are proceeding with charges.
ASP Fitzroy Yearwood, Communications Officer
"Reference a road traffic accident that occurred in Bella Vista village where Rafael Ortiz lost his life, on Friday the 1st of October police formally arrested and charged Ramon Caceres, 50 years old self-employed of Bella Vista village for the crime of manslaughter by negligence causing death by careless conduct, driving without due care and attention and improperly taking another motor vehicle. So, he has been charged, the driver."
