Two men are dead and six people are recovering after a major highway collision on Saturday night. It happened in the hour after the National Agriculture Trade Show when traffic in both directions was heavy. Jaleeza Roberts reports on the death of two electricians:
A group of Digi employees returning to the city from the Agricultural Fair were involved in a serious head-on collision Saturday night. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. when their van struck a westbound Ford Escape.
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"On Saturday the 2nd day of May 2026 police responded to a fatal road traffic accident between mile 16 and 17 on the George Price Highway. Upon the arrival they saw 2 vehicles: a Ford Van and a black Ford escape along with a motorcycle that had damages. Found trapped inside the SUV were 2 persons who were identified as Nelson Helmsley and Glenn Lamb. They were seen motionless. The driver of the van was identified as Chadwick Ysaguirre and the driver of the motorcycle, David Lambey."
Police say Helmsley clipped the motorcycle and then veered into the lane of the BTL van.
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"Information is that the black SUV hit the motorcycle first and there after swerved into the lane of the oncoming van causing a head on collision. Helmsley and Lamb were taken to the KHMH where they were pronounced dead on arrival. An investigation is being carried out into this fatal Road Traffic accident."
"The information I have yes they were speeding but we will await the urine sample results to determine if alcohol was a factor."
At least four BTL employees received various injuries:
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"The persons are all in stable condition, some were released and some are receiving further treatment."
The deceased were hard working men with families. Nelson Hemsley was a well known electrician, and a father, and grandfather. We spoke to a family friend:
Brittney Sheppard, Family Friend
"He was on his way back home from Belize city and that's all we know an accident transpired."
"Nelson was more than just a, he was everything to a lot of people, somebody you could call on, to show up for every event be supportive, he loved his wife dearly. A matter of fact he was planning a surprise party for her in August. He just told me last weekend how excited he was. Nelson was everything to his sisters, somebody you could call on, you know the big title brother, Nelson was everything to everybody."
And the Family of Glenn Lamb saw the accident on the road - but didn't know it was their now loved one in the wreckage.
Voice of: Shanna Lamb, Sister of Deceased
"We saw the incident or the accident on the road but I would never believe it was my brother because he came here the evening and he came and drop off his clothes to my mom and told my mom we were talking on the couch and he was telling my mom I have to come back tomorrow because I have to work again but I'm going home you know and he dropped off his clothes asked my mom to please wash it for her and my mom turned around and said bye I love you son and I told my brother bye I love you and he went about his business because Mr.Hemsley was waiting on him outside you know."
And the families also reflect on how they will miss their loved ones:
Brittney Sheppard, Family Friend
"Nelson was humble quiet, when he did say anything it meant a lot. Humorous love seeing people have fun. He wasn't a drinker, he wasn't a smoker, he just loved people and loved life."
Voice of: Shanna Lamb, Sister of Deceased
"My brother was, oh mein he was a joker, honestly he was a joker like he will lighten up a room, he will come to you and tell you a whole bunch of jokes like fool with you get on your nerves as much as he could and get you so upset and after that he will make you laugh about whatever he tells you, you know and my brother was a very humble person he didn't hang out, he didnt drink alcohol, he didn't smoke, he didnt do any of these things. Clubbing? Nothing. My brother was just all about work and home."
Jaleeza Roberts 7 News.
We'll let you know if an when charges are brought.
