And at this time, the police haven't verified whether the men had been drinking. However, according to ACP Romero, the bus driver reported that he tried to avoid them but couldn't. Here's what he told us.
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"Upon the arrival, they saw a bus that had damages, also seen was a motorcycle with extensive damages. At the scene, two persons were found lifeless namely Miguel Guzman and Joel Guzman. They were both riding the motorcycle. Information is that they were coming from Orange Walk heading to Corozal when they collided head on with a bus that was traveling in the opposite direction. An investigation is being carried out, the driver of the bus has been served with an NIP and the file will be forwarded to the DPP for their directives."
Courtney Menzies:
"Were they intoxicated?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"We do not know at this time, postmortem will be conducted and blood samples will be drawn and tests will be done thereafter."
Courtney Menzies:
"Do police know if they were speeding?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"The information we have gathered so far is yes they were speeding."
Courtney Menzies:
"Did they have helmets?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"One of them had on helmet."
Courtney Menzies:
"Did they drift into the other lane?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"That is what the driver of the bus is saying, that they drifted into his lane, he tried to pull to the right to avoid them but they still collided with the bus."
We'll let you know if any charges are brought.
